There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Chidambaram by train, car, or taxi
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Salem to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem Town and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Salem and Chidambaram is 229 km. The road distance is 178 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Salem Town to Chidambaram takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Salem to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
Salem to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Chidambaram is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Salem to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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