There are 6 ways to get from Tiruttani to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain 44001 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
6h 30m₹412–3,362Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
8h 44m₹332–2,562Train, bus
- Take the train from Tiruttani to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 12mDrive 218.6 km
- Drive from Tiruttani to Chidambaramcar 218.6 km
3h 29m₹2,450–3,539Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruttani to Chidambaramtaxi 218.6 km
3h 29m₹3,400–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruthani to Kancheepurambus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagarbus
- Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
9h 24m₹1,145–4,255
Tiruttani to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tiruttani to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruttani to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tiruttani to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tiruthani and arriving at Chidambaram via FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand, Maraimalai Nagar and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruttani to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tiruttani and arriving at Chidambaram via Arakkonam and Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Tiruttani and Chidambaram is 272 km. The road distance is 218.6 km.
The best way to get from Tiruttani to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Tiruttani to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Tiruttani to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tiruthani station.
Tiruttani to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Tiruttani to Chidambaram is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,300 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Tiruttani, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Tiruttani to Chidambaram via Arakkonam and Chengalpattu in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tiruthani to Chidambaram via Kancheepuram, FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand, Maraimalai Nagar, Pondicherry, and Puducherry in around 9h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruttani to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tiruthani to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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Booking & Getting There
Tiruttani to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kancheepuram station.
Tiruttani to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruttani to Chidambaram is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Tiruttani to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.



















