There are 5 ways to get from Uthangarai to Chidambaram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4320
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 33m₹902–2,466Train via Vellore
cheapest- Take the train from Samalpatti to Katpadi Jntrain 12680 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
7h 27m₹627–3,051Drive 196.8 km
- Drive from Uthangarai to Chidambaramcar 196.8 km
2h 59m₹2,219–3,206Taxi
- Take the taxi from Uthangarai to Chidambaramtaxi 196.8 km
2h 59m₹3,300–4,000Train
- Take the train from Samalpatti to Salem Jntrain 06411 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16529
8h 31m₹627–2,951
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Uthangarai to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Uthangarai to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Uthangarai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Uthangarai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Samalpatti and arriving at Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Uthangarai and Chidambaram is 245 km. The road distance is 196.8 km.
The best way to get from Uthangarai to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Uthangarai to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Uthangarai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass station.
Uthangarai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Samalpatti station.
The best way to get from Uthangarai to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train via Vellore, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Uthangarai, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Uthangarai to Chidambaram via FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass, FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand, and Puducherry in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Uthangarai to Chidambaram via Samalpatti and Katpadi Jn in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Samalpatti to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
Train from Samalpatti to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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More Questions & Answers
Uthangarai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand station.
Uthangarai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uthangarai to Chidambaram is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Uthangarai to Chidambaram.
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