There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Sembakkam by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
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Line 40903 train
best- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaramtrain 40903 / ...
1h 33m₹142–1,014Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Santhoshapurambus FlixBus IN5143 / ...
2h 39m₹146–169Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Sembakkamtaxi 28.7 km
31 min₹700–900Drive 28.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sembakkamcar 28.7 km
31 min₹280–404Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedubus 15
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Santhoshapurambus FlixBus IN5143 / ...
3h 15m₹158–187
Chennai to Sembakkam by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sembakkam is to bus which costs ₹140 - ₹170 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sembakkam is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs ₹700 - ₹900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Sembakkam. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Santhoshapuram via FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Sembakkam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Sembakkam is 32 km. The road distance is 28.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sembakkam without a car is to line 40903 train which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Chennai to Sembakkam, including transfers.
Chennai to Sembakkam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani station.
Chennai to Sembakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Park station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sembakkam is to line 40903 train which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹140 - ₹170 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sembakkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Park to Tambaram every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Santhoshapuram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹145–148 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Santhoshapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹145–148
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Santhoshapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–160
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹22–27
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- ₹700–900
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 Sembakkam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Santhoshapuram station.
Chennai to Sembakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sembakkam is 29 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Chennai to Sembakkam.
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