There are 4 ways to get from Cuddalore to Tambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
3h 20m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
5h 17mDrive 152.8 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Tambaramcar 152.8 km
2h 33m₹1,713–2,475Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Tambaramtaxi 152.8 km
2h 33m₹3,400–4,100
Cuddalore to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Tambaram is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Tambaram is 177 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Tambaram without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Cuddalore to Tambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Cuddalore station.
Cuddalore to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Tambaram is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Tambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Cuddalore to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 4h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Cuddalore to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Cuddalore to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Cuddalore to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Cuddalore to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cuddalore to Tambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Cuddalore to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Tambaram is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cuddalore to Tambaram.
There are 1230+ hotels available in Tambaram.






