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 Arcot to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 51mDrive 202.1 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Chidambaramcar 202.1 km
3h 12m₹2,266–3,273Taxi
- 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 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Arcot and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
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 SLGT Travels, depart from Arcot 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 51m 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 via Arcot and Chennai in around 8h 51m. 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- 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 SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai 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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