There are 9 ways to get from Coimbatore to Tambaram by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Coimbatore International Airport
best- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
2h 45m₹5,132–12,723Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Tambaramtrain 16160
10h 38m₹310–2,400Train via Salem
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Tambaramtrain 22154
8h 40m₹385–3,057Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Gandhipuram to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus FlixBus IN5143
9h 25m₹650–2,300Drive 458.9 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Tambaramcar 458.9 km
6h 43m₹4,447–6,423Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Tambaramtaxi 458.9 km
6h 43m₹10,000–13,000Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
3h 49m₹8,643–14,537Train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
4h 52m₹6,125–12,047Bus via Guduvanchery Bus Depot
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Guduvancherrybus
10h 9m₹891–2,645
Coimbatore to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Tambaram is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Coimbatore - Gandhipuram and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Tambaram is 419 km. The road distance is 458.9 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Tambaram without a car is to train via Salem which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Coimbatore to Tambaram, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Coimbatore - Gandhipuram station.
Coimbatore to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Tambaram is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 40m, you could also bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Tambaram, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coimbatore Jn to Tambaram via Salem Jn in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Gandhipuram to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Gandhipuram to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Guduvancherry
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,600
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹850–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–13,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Coimbatore to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Tambaram is 459 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Coimbatore to Tambaram.
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