There are 5 ways to get from Tiruvallur to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43216 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
7h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
9h 9m₹338–2,624Train via Chennai
- Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43216 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
7h 23m₹417–3,323Drive 219.8 km
- Drive from Tiruvallur to Chidambaramcar 219.8 km
3h 29m₹2,478–3,579Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruvallur to Chidambaramtaxi 219.8 km
3h 29m₹4,900–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruvallur to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruvallur to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruvallur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tiruvallur and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Tiruvallur and Chidambaram is 260 km. The road distance is 219.8 km.
The best way to get from Tiruvallur to Chidambaram without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Tiruvallur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Tiruvallur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvallur station.
Tiruvallur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruvallur to Chidambaram is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Tiruvallur to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Tiruvallur, Tamil Nādu, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Thiruvallur Terminal to Chidambaram via Thiruvallur Oil Mill, Tiruvallur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 7h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Arakkonam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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