There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Manali by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
5h 57m₹337–2,407Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Avurikollaimedubus
8h 38m₹205–1,082Drive 226.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Manalicar 226.3 km
3h 42m₹2,455–3,545Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Manalitaxi 226.3 km
3h 42m₹5,000–6,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
7h 33m₹5,370–12,791
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Manali is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Manali is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Manali. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Avurikollaimedu via Puducherry and C.B.M.T.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Manali is 276 km. The road distance is 226.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Manali without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Chidambaram to Manali, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Manali bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Manali is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 38m.
Chidambaram to Manali bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Manali is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chidambaram to Manali.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Avurikollaimedu via Puducherry, Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, and C.B.M.T. in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–440
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–550
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Avurikollaimedu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–100
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
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