There are 4 ways to get from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melmaruvattur to Chidambaramtrain 16751 / ...
2h 54m₹1,084–2,392Bus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
4h 29m₹1,809–4,498Drive 137.3 km
- Drive from Vandavāsi to Chidambaramcar 137.3 km
2h 13m₹1,548–2,237Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vandavāsi to Chidambaramtaxi 137.3 km
2h 13m₹2,300–2,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Melmaruvathur and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Melmaruvattur and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Vandavāsi and Chidambaram is 181 km. The road distance is 137.3 km.
The best way to get from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Vandavāsi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Melmaruvathur station.
Vandavāsi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melmaruvattur station.
The best way to get from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,500 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Vandavāsi, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Melmaruvattur to Chidambaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram via Melmaruvathur, Pondicherry, and Puducherry in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Melmaruvattur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
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More Questions & Answers
Vandavāsi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Vandavāsi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vandavāsi to Chidambaram is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Vandavāsi to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.