HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram

by Train, Bus or Car

Chennai Central Station
→
+0 →
Chidambaram
Transport search to Chidambaram
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
India Chennai Central Station Chidambaram
Chennai Central Station
→
+0 →
Chidambaram
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
3 h 21 min
233 km.
from $12
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Chennai Central Station, India → Chidambaram, India

All
01 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
02 May, Sat
03 May, Sun
04 May, Mon
05 May, Tue
06 May, Wed

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram

Composite routes from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram

Cheapest
3 h 21 min
Car
233 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.55–$39.49

Bus operators

SETC

Phone:
9513948001
Email:
Website:
tnstc.in/
Bus from Kottivakkam to Vaitheeswarankoil
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.80–$8.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram is to train which costs $2.17 - $41.30 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram?

The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $27.17 - $40.22 .

Is there a direct train between Chennai Central Station and Chidambaram?

No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram?

The distance between Chennai Central Station and Chidambaram is 246 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.

How do I travel from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $2.17 - $41.30 .

How long does it take to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram train from?

Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.

Train or bus from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram?

The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $2.17 - $41.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11.96 - $20.65 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram train arrive?

Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.

Can I drive from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram.

Where can I stay near Chidambaram?

There are 27+ hotels available in Chidambaram. Prices start at $6.78 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search