There are 5 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 43m₹1,424–2,983Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Aavin to Guindy TVK Estatebus 119
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
7h 3m₹1,057–3,420Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
7h 1mDrive 189.3 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Pichavaramcar 189.3 km
3h 20m₹2,129–3,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Pichavaramtaxi 189.3 km
3h 20m₹4,200–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Pichavaram is to bus and train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinganallur to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Sholinganallur and Pichavaram is 252 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Sholinganallur to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Sholinganallur to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholinganallur to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Pichavaram is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Sholinganallur, India and Pichavaram, 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
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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Aavin to Guindy TVK Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹16–120
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹16–23
- Express Service
- ₹24–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹50–120
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
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
Sholinganallur to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholinganallur to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinganallur to Pichavaram is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Sholinganallur to Pichavaram.
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