There are 5 ways to get from T. Nagar to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mambalam to Chidambaramtrain 16865
4h 11m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 33m₹430–1,090Drive 209.6 km
- Drive from T. Nagar to Chidambaramcar 209.6 km
3h 36m₹2,039–2,945Taxi
- Take the taxi from T. Nagar to Chidambaramtaxi 209.6 km
3h 36m₹4,700–6,000Train via Tambaram
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
4h 38m₹293–2,371
T. Nagar to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from T. Nagar to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from T. Nagar to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from T. Nagar to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Panagal Park and arriving at Chidambaram via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mambalam and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between T. Nagar and Chidambaram is 237 km. The road distance is 209.6 km.
The best way to get from T. Nagar to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Mambalam to Chidambaram takes 4h 11m including transfers and departs once daily.
T. Nagar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rr Travels, depart from Chennai station.
T. Nagar to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mambalam station.
The best way to get from T. Nagar to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹430 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between T. Nagar, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mambalam to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, Rr Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 15m. 21 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mambalam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 7448399777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rr Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Rr Travels
- Schedules at
- Rr Travels
- Website
- Raja Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Raja Travels
- Website
- GMR Ragu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- GMR Ragu Travels
- Website
- VIVIN Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- VIVIN Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Phone
- +91-8838448649
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swarnam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Swarnam Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Rb Anbu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rb Anbu Travels
- Website
- Rt Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rt Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- JSP Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- JSP Tours and Travels
- Website
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Armor Tours And Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Armor Tours And Travels
- Website
- Happy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Happy Travels
- Website
- SVT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SVT Travels
- Website
- Dhanush Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dhanush Travels
- Website
- Uzhavan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Uzhavan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
T. Nagar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rr Travels, arrive at Chidambaram station.
T. Nagar to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between T. Nagar to Chidambaram is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from T. Nagar to Chidambaram.
There are 64+ hotels available in Chidambaram.












