There are 4 ways to get from Chengalpattu to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Line 12606 train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tambaramtrain 12606 / ...
28 min₹110–950Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chengalpet Old Bus Terminal to Tambaram stationbus 500
1h 48m₹17–350Drive 32.4 km
- Drive from Chengalpattu to Tambaramcar 32.4 km
29 min₹364–525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Tambaramtaxi 32.4 km
29 min₹950–1,200
Chengalpattu to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengalpattu to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹17 - ₹350 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chengalpattu to Tambaram is to line 12606 train which takes 28 min and costs ₹110 - ₹950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chengalpet Old Bus Terminal and arriving at Tambaram station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Chengalpattu and Tambaram is 31 km. The road distance is 32.4 km.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Tambaram without a car is to line 12606 train which takes 28 min and costs ₹110 - ₹950.
The line 12606 train from Chengalpattu to Tambaram takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Chengalpattu to Tambaram bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Chengalpet Old Bus Terminal station.
Chengalpattu to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Tambaram is to line 12606 train which takes 28 min and costs ₹110 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹17 - ₹350 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Chengalpattu, India and Tambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Tambaram every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–950 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTC operates a bus from Chengalpet Old Bus Terminal to Tambaram station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₹17–170 and the journey takes 1h 48m. FlixBus India also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Chengalpet Old Bus Terminal to Tambaram station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹17–170
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹20–28
- Express Service
- ₹30–45
- Deluxe Service
- ₹40–60
- A/C Service
- ₹60–170
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Chengalpet Old Bus Terminal to Tambaram station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Chengalpattu to Tambaram bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Tambaram station.
Chengalpattu to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengalpattu to Tambaram is 32 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Chengalpattu to Tambaram.
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