There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
3h 20m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 26mDrive 194.9 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Chidambaramcar 194.9 km
3h 6m₹2,216–3,201Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Chidambaramtaxi 194.9 km
3h 6m₹4,400–5,500
Tambaram to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Tambaram and Chidambaram is 219 km. The road distance is 194.9 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500.
The train from Tambaram to Chidambaram takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Tambaram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tambaram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Chidambaram is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, 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 3h 20m. 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
- 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 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Tambaram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Chidambaram is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Tambaram to Chidambaram.
There are 69+ hotels available in Chidambaram.