There are 4 ways to get from Veeracholan to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16752 / ...
6h 58m₹695–2,261Bus
- Take the bus from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 48mDrive 289.2 km
- Drive from Veeracholan to Chidambaramcar 289.2 km
4h 22m₹3,302–4,769Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veeracholan to Chidambaramtaxi 289.2 km
4h 22m₹4,300–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Veeracholan to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Veeracholan to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Veeracholan to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Veeracholan to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Manamadurai Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Veeracholan and Chidambaram is 336 km. The road distance is 289.2 km.
The best way to get from Veeracholan to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Veeracholan to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Veeracholan to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Veeracholan to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Manamadurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Veeracholan to Chidambaram is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Veeracholan, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Manamadurai Jn to Chidambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Veeracholan to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Veeracholan to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Veeracholan to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veeracholan to Chidambaram is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Veeracholan to Chidambaram.
There are 65+ hotels available in Chidambaram.