There are 6 ways to get from Alathur to Tambaram by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Trichy International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Alathur to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)taxi
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
3h 15m₹7,199–10,331Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pattukottai to Tambaramtrain 20684
7h 27m₹573–2,293Bus
- Take the bus from Madukkur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
11hDrive 312.6 km
- Drive from Alathur to Tambaramcar 312.6 km
4h 53m₹3,026–4,371Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Tambaramtaxi 312.6 km
4h 53m₹7,000–8,500Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 6m₹8,142–12,446
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alathur to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Alathur to Tambaram is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alathur to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Madukkur and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium via Central station and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Alathur to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Pattukottai and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Alathur and Tambaram is 401 km. The road distance is 312.6 km.
The best way to get from Alathur to Tambaram without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Alathur to Tambaram, including transfers.
Alathur to Tambaram bus services, operated by Deltaking Travels, depart from Madukkur station.
Alathur to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pattukottai station.
The best way to get from Alathur to Tambaram is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India and Tambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pattukottai to Tambaram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Alternatively, Deltaking Travels operates a bus from Madukkur to Chennai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 8h 30m. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pattukottai to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 90954 30730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Deltaking Travels
Bus from Madukkur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Deltaking Travels
- Website
- New United Travels
Bus from Madukkur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- New United Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madukkur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Subash Travels
Bus from Madukkur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Subash Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Madukkur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- ASMII Travels
Bus from Madukkur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- ASMII Travels
- Website
- Rt Travels
Bus from Madukkur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rt Travels
- Phone
- +91-8838448649
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swarnam Travels
Bus from Madukkur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Swarnam Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Alathur to Tambaram bus services, operated by Deltaking Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Alathur to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alathur to Tambaram is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Alathur to Tambaram.
There are 1202+ hotels available in Tambaram.