There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Amburtrain 12679 / ...
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Vainu Bappu Observatorytaxi
2h 55m₹1,174–2,624Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Amburbus Chennai - Ambur
4h 8m₹1,531–2,665Drive 209 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatorycar 209 km
3h 6m₹2,358–3,406Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatorytaxi 209 km
3h 6m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
5h 32m₹1,332–1,892
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory is to bus via Vellore which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory is to train and taxi which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Ambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Vainu Bappu Observatory is 220 km. The road distance is 209 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory, including transfers.
Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Ambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Chennai to Vainu Bappu Observatory.
There are 133+ hotels available in Vainu Bappu Observatory.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vainu Bappu Observatory, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹430–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–6,500
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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