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How to get fromTirupati to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tirupati to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Chidambaramtrain train 16779 / ...
    7h 19m
    ₹230–1,800

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 58m

  3. Drive  281.3 km

    1. Drive from Tirupati to Chidambaramcar car 281.3 km
    4h 26m
    ₹3,132–4,524

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 281.3 km
    4h 26m
    ₹4,200–5,500

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane TIR - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus
    8h 40m
    ₹12,170–36,328

  6. Train via Cuddalore

    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train 17407
    7h 43m
    ₹342–2,629

Tirupati to Chidambaram by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Chidambaram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupati to Chidambaram via Chennai in around 8h 58m.

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