There are 4 ways to get from Velankanni to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Chidambaramtrain 16176 / ...
2h 23m₹140–1,100Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
3h 6mDrive 95.4 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Chidambaramcar 95.4 km
1h 24m₹1,070–1,545Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Chidambaramtaxi 95.4 km
1h 24m₹1,800–2,200
Velankanni to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Velankanni Bus stand and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Velankanni and Chidambaram is 102 km. The road distance is 95.4 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
The train from Vellankanni to Chidambaram takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.
Velankanni to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Velankanni Bus stand station.
Velankanni to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Chidambaram is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Velankanni to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Chidambaram is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Velankanni to Chidambaram.
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