There are 5 ways to get from Vandalūr to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 12m₹286–2,293Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from SRM University to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 29m₹949–3,428Drive 189.4 km
- Drive from Vandalūr to Chidambaramcar 189.4 km
3h 1m₹2,134–3,082Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vandalūr to Chidambaramtaxi 189.4 km
3h 1m₹3,000–3,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 50m
Vandalūr to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vandalūr to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Vandalūr to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vandalūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Vandalur Gate and arriving at Chidambaram via SRM University and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Vandalūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Vandalur and arriving at Chidambaram via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Vandalūr and Chidambaram is 214 km. The road distance is 189.4 km.
The best way to get from Vandalūr to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Vandalūr to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Vandalūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from SRM University station.
Vandalūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Vandalūr to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Puducherry, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Vandalūr, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vandalur Gate to Chidambaram via SRM University, Pondicherry, and Puducherry in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from SRM University to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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More Questions & Answers
Vandalūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Vandalūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vandalūr to Chidambaram is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Vandalūr to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.