There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Ambur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Amburtrain 22625 / ...
2h 15m₹170–1,400Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
4h 43m₹332–592Drive 187.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Amburcar 187.7 km
2h 44m₹2,133–3,081Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Amburtaxi 187.7 km
2h 44m₹4,700–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Egmore Railway Station to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4308A / ...
4h 45m₹340–1,400
Chennai to Ambur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ambur is to bus via Vellore which costs ₹330 - ₹600 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ambur is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - Egmore Railway Station station and arriving at FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ambur. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Ambur is 182 km. The road distance is 187.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ambur without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Chennai Central to Ambur takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chennai to Ambur bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai to Ambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ambur is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Vellore, which costs ₹330 - ₹600 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ambur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ambur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand via Tirupati and FlixBus Vellore - Bypass in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- 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)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Ambur bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupati station.
Chennai to Ambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ambur is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Chennai to Ambur.
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