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, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 37mDrive 209.6 km
- Drive from T. Nagar to Chidambaramcar 209.6 km
3h 36m₹2,382–3,441Taxi
- 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 ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from T. Nagar to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Panagal Park and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
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 Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 and takes 6h 37m.
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, 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 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
- 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 Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 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 69+ hotels available in Chidambaram.