There are 4 ways to get from Arunachala to Tambaram by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Tambarambus
4h₹550–2,700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 20692 / ...
5h 7m₹447–2,498Drive 164.6 km
- Drive from Arunachala to Tambaramcar 164.6 km
2h 20m₹1,870–2,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arunachala to Tambaramtaxi 164.6 km
2h 20m₹3,700–4,500
Arunachala to Tambaram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arunachala to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Arunachala to Tambaram is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Arunachala to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Tambaram via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Arunachala and Tambaram is 182 km. The road distance is 164.6 km.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Tambaram without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700.
The bus from Tiruvannamalai to Tambaram takes 4h including transfers and departs once daily.
Arunachala to Tambaram bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
Arunachala to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Tambaram is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Arunachala, India and Tambaram, India?
V2K Travels operates a bus from Tiruvannamalai to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,700 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arunachala to Tambaram via Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram Jn in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Tiruvannamalai to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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Booking & Getting There
Arunachala to Tambaram bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Tambaram station.
Arunachala to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arunachala to Tambaram is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Arunachala to Tambaram.
There are 1214+ hotels available in Tambaram.









