There are 6 ways to get from Vellakoil to Chidambaram by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kodumudi to Thanjavurtrain 16188
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
6h 44m₹964–3,284Train, bus
- Take the train from Kodumudi to Thanjavurtrain 16188
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
7h 55mTaxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Vellakoil to Karurtaxi
- Take the bus from Karur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
9h 21mDrive 255.9 km
- Drive from Vellakoil to Chidambaramcar 255.9 km
3h 55m₹2,887–4,170Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellakoil to Chidambaramtaxi 255.9 km
3h 55m₹4,300–5,500Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Kodumudi to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06612 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
7h 48m₹964–3,284
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellakoil to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Vellakoil to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct train from Vellakoil to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kodumudi and arriving at Chidambaram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Vellakoil and Chidambaram is 292 km. The road distance is 255.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellakoil to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Vellakoil to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Vellakoil to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kodumudi station.
Vellakoil to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellakoil to Chidambaram is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Vellakoil to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Vellakoil, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Vellakoil to Chidambaram via Kodumudi and Thanjavur in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kodumudi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kodumudi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kodumudi to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹800–5,500
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