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How to get fromVelachcheri to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Velachcheri to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train 06017 / ...
    5h 11m
    ₹299–2,460

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    6h 43m

  3. Drive  203.3 km

    1. Drive from Velachcheri to Chidambaramcar car 203.3 km
    3h 29m
    ₹2,273–3,282

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Velachcheri to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 203.3 km
    3h 29m
    ₹4,500–5,500

  5. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Guindy to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus Puducherry - Chidambaram
    7h 48m
    ₹509–2,160

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Map of how to get from Velachcheri to Chidambaram.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Velachcheri, India and Chidambaram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram hourly, and the journey takes 5h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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