There are 5 ways to get from Ambur to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train, line 40001 train
best- Take the train from Ambur to Peramburtrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
3h 27m₹382–3,058Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
3h 40m₹330–850Drive 166.8 km
- Drive from Ambur to Tambaramcar 166.8 km
2h 28m₹1,632–2,357Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Tambaramtaxi 166.8 km
2h 28m₹4,100–5,000Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Ambur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
4h 42m
Ambur to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹850 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Tambaram is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambur to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Ambur and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm via Perambur and Chennai Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Ambur and Tambaram is 207 km. The road distance is 166.8 km.
The best way to get from Ambur to Tambaram without a car is to train and line 40001 train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Ambur to Tambaram, including transfers.
Ambur to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand station.
Ambur to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambur station.
The best way to get from Ambur to Tambaram is to train and line 40001 train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹330 - ₹850 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Ambur, India and Tambaram, India?
You can take a train from Ambur to Tambaram Sntrm via Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Chennai Park in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–850 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- SVG Grand Connect
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SVG Grand Connect
- Website
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
- Phone
- +91 94038 91928
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Glydelinks
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Glydelinks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ambur to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Ambur to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambur to Tambaram is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Ambur to Tambaram.
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