There are 4 ways to get from Tirupathi to Chidambaram by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
6h 56m₹358–1,951Drive 285 km
- Drive from Tirupathi to Chidambaramcar 285 km
4h 31m₹3,205–4,629Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Chidambaramtaxi 285 km
4h 31m₹4,300–5,500Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jntrain 16220 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
7h 19m₹458–2,851
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupathi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupathi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupathi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Tirupathi and Chidambaram is 352 km. The road distance is 285 km.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Tirupathi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Tirupathi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
Tirupathi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupathi to Chidambaram is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Tirupathi to Chidambaram.
There are 61+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Tirupathi, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Chidambaram 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
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