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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus bus FlixBus IN4301
    2. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain train 06017 / ...
    6h 36m
    ₹833–4,250

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 16779 / ...
    6h 53m
    ₹599–2,753

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 44m
    ₹1,068–4,764

  4. Drive  202.1 km

    1. Drive from Walajapet to Chidambaramcar car 202.1 km
    3h 12m
    ₹2,263–3,269

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Walajapet to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 202.1 km
    3h 12m
    ₹5,000–6,000

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Map of how to get from Walajapet to Chidambaram.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 294.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Chidambaram via Arcot and Chennai in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 19m.

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