There are 8 ways to get from Cumbum to Tambaram by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, 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.
Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 26m₹8,032–12,315Bus via Periyakulam
cheapest- Take the bus from Cumbam to Periyakulambus
- Take the bus from Periyakulam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
11h 58m₹416–1,573Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN5116
10h 45m₹750–2,500Train
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain 20602
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 20606 / ...
12h 37m₹1,324–4,445Drive 511.2 km
- Drive from Cumbum to Tambaramcar 511.2 km
7h 32m₹5,736–8,286Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Tambaramtaxi 511.2 km
7h 32m₹11,000–14,000Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
3h 45m₹8,353–14,195Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Cumbum to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 25m
Cumbum to Tambaram by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbum to Tambaram is to bus via Periyakulam which costs ₹410 - ₹1,600 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbum to Tambaram is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbum to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Bodinayakkanur and arriving at Tambaram via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Cumbum and Tambaram is 549 km. The road distance is 511.2 km.
The best way to get from Cumbum to Tambaram without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cumbum to Tambaram, including transfers.
Cumbum to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre station.
Cumbum to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bodinayakkanur station.
The best way to get from Cumbum to Tambaram is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,500 and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between Cumbum, India and Tambaram, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbum to Tambaram via Bodinayakkanur and Madurai Jn in around 12h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Thirumal Alaghu Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Thirumal Alaghu Travels
- Website
- Krs travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Krs travels
- Website
- Cumbum Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Cumbum Travels
- Website
- Veera Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Veera Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- Ijs Transports
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ijs Transports
- Website
- Sai Murugan Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sai Murugan Travels
- Phone
- +91 99622 24077
- [email protected]
- Website
- J J Yatra
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- J J Yatra
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rengha Holidays & Tourism Private Limited
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cumbam to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Periyakulam to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–900
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹500–800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Cumbum to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Cumbum to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbum to Tambaram is 511 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Cumbum to Tambaram.
Book your Cumbum to Tambaram bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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