There are 5 ways to get from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
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Line 41002 train, line 40001 train
best- Take the train from Tirumailai to Chennai Park Towntrain 41002 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
1h 8m₹219–1,739Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vivekananda College to Vadapalani Kovilbus 12X
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatoriumbus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
2h 6m₹91–189Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaramtaxi 23.1 km
25 min₹600–750Drive 23.1 km
- Drive from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaramcar 23.1 km
25 min₹225–324Line 41001 train, line 40047 train
- Take the train from Tirumailai to St Thomas Mounttrain 41001 / ...
- Take the train from St Thomas Mount to Tambaramtrain 40047 / ...
1h 18m₹222–1,763
Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹90 - ₹190 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs ₹600 - ₹750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Vivekananda College and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium via FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Tirumailai and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm via Chennai Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Tambaram is 31 km. The road distance is 23.1 km.
The best way to get from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram without a car is to line 41002 train and line 40001 train which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram, including transfers.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Vivekananda College station.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirumailai station.
The best way to get from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram is to line 41002 train and line 40001 train which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹90 - ₹190 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Kapaleeshwarar Temple, India and Tambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram Sntrm via Tirumailai and Chennai Park in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium via Vivekananda College and FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirumailai to Chennai Park Town
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹310–390
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Tirumailai to St Thomas Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–900
Train from St Thomas Mount to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–900
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Vivekananda College to Vadapalani Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–30
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹80–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- ₹600–750
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
Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Vadapalani Kovil station.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Tambaram.
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