There are 5 ways to get from Walajapet to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
6h 36m₹833–4,250Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
6h 53m₹599–2,753Bus
- Take the bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ranipet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 33mDrive 202.1 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Chidambaramcar 202.1 km
3h 12m₹2,295–3,315Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walajapet to Chidambaramtaxi 202.1 km
3h 12m₹5,000–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Walajapet and Chidambaram is 294 km. The road distance is 202.1 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Chidambaram without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Walajapet to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Walajapet to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, depart from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu station.
Walajapet to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–420
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Walajapet to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Walajapet to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walajapet to Chidambaram is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Walajapet to Chidambaram.
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