Buses from Chennai to Chidambaram

Buses from Chennai to Chidambaram

Chennai
Chidambaram
Tue, May 14
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$6
 
 
$70

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Chennai to Chidambaram Bus Schedule

Chennai to Chidambaram Bus Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Universal Travels AC Seater 05:30 - 10:40₹ 578
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 07:15 - 11:15₹ 960
Universal Travels Non-AC Seater 08:00 - 14:00₹ 497
Raja Travels AC Seater 10:00 - 15:55₹ 750
J J Yatra AC Seater 13:30 - 19:10₹ 1,150
Rathimeena Travels B AC Seater 15:00 - 20:50₹ 605
Rathimeena Travels B Non-AC Seater 17:00 - 22:15₹ 462
Alegria Holidays Non-AC Seater 19:45 - 04:00₹ 659
Thajudeen Yasmin Travels Non-AC Sleeper 21:15 - 00:50₹ 865
YBM Travels AC Sleeper 22:15 - 03:30₹ 1,028

Transportation from Chennai to Chidambaram

Facts about the bus from Chennai to Chidambaram

Cheapest Bus$6
Fastest Bus3h 15m
Earliest Bus5:30 凌晨
Latest Bus11:30 晚上
Daily Bus Routes58
Distance163 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAalia Travels, Alegria Holidays, Apple Bus, Avs Travels, Ayisha Travels, Kalaimakal Travelss, King Travels, Naanal Travels, National Travels CHN, New United Travels, Olive Travels Lines, Raja Travels, Rathimeena Travels A, Rathimeena Travels B, Reliance Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sooriyan Travels, Sri Mahaganapathi Travels, Sri Vigneswara Tours Travels, Svt Travels, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Universal Bus ubs, Universal Travels, Venky Bus, Vetri Travels, VPS Transport, YBM Travels

How to get from Chennai to Chidambaram by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Chennai to Chidambaram is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Chennai to Chidambaram tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Chennai to Chidambaram?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Chennai to Chidambaram depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Chidambaram by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Chennai to Chidambaram is about 3h 15m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Chennai and Chidambaram may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Chidambaram by Bus?

The ticket price from Chennai to Chidambaram can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Chennai to Chidambaram timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Chennai to Chidambaram timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.