There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
3h 37m₹938–2,327Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 39mDrive 194.5 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Pichavaramcar 194.5 km
3h 11m₹2,208–3,190Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Pichavaramtaxi 194.5 km
3h 11m₹4,300–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Tambaram and Pichavaram is 235 km. The road distance is 194.5 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Tambaram to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Tambaram to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tambaram to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Pichavaram is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, 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 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 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Pichavaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Tambaram to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Pichavaram is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Tambaram to Pichavaram.
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