There are 4 ways to get from Saidapet to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 40m₹292–2,367Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 50mDrive 210.8 km
- Drive from Saidapet to Chidambaramcar 210.8 km
3h 25m₹2,366–3,418Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saidapet to Chidambaramtaxi 210.8 km
3h 25m₹4,700–6,000
Saidapet to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saidapet to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Saidapet to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Saidapet to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Saidapet to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Saidapet and arriving at Chidambaram via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Saidapet and Chidambaram is 236 km. The road distance is 210.8 km.
The best way to get from Saidapet to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Saidapet to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Saidapet to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Saidapet to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Saidapet to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Saidapet, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saidapet to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Saidapet to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saidapet to Chidambaram is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Saidapet to Chidambaram.
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