There are 4 ways to get from Ambur to Papanasam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ambur to Katpadi Jntrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Papanasamtrain 16779
8h 40m₹346–2,766Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Vellore to Thuvarankuruchibus Vellore - Thuvarankuruchi
9h 43m₹933–2,023Drive 294.4 km
- Drive from Ambur to Papanasamcar 294.4 km
4h 28m₹3,344–4,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Papanasamtaxi 294.4 km
4h 28m₹7,000–9,000
Ambur to Papanasam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Papanasam is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Papanasam is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambur to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via Vellore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambur to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Ambur and arriving at Papanasam via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Ambur and Papanasam is 381 km. The road distance is 294.4 km.
The best way to get from Ambur to Papanasam without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Ambur to Papanasam, including transfers.
Ambur to Papanasam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand station.
Ambur to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambur station.
The best way to get from Ambur to Papanasam is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Ambur, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Ambur to Papanasam via Katpadi Jn in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to Papanasam via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore, and Thuvarankuruchi in around 9h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ambur to Papanasam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Vellore - Bypass station.
Ambur to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambur to Papanasam is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Ambur to Papanasam.
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