There are 4 ways to get from Kattankulathur to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
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Line 40518 train
best- Take the train from Potheri Halt to Tambaramtrain 40518 / ...
21 min₹110–900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Potheri to Irumbuliyurbus 500 / ...
47 min₹13–180Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kattankulathur to Tambaramtaxi 16.9 km
17 min₹750–950Drive 16.9 km
- Drive from Kattankulathur to Tambaramcar 16.9 km
17 min₹165–238
Kattankulathur to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kattankulathur to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹13 - ₹180 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Kattankulathur to Tambaram is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs ₹750 - ₹950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Potheri and arriving at Irumbuliyur. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Kattankulathur and Tambaram is 15 km. The road distance is 16.9 km.
The best way to get from Kattankulathur to Tambaram without a car is to line 40518 train which takes 21 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900.
The line 40518 train from Potheri Halt to Tambaram takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Kattankulathur to Tambaram bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Potheri station.
Kattankulathur to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Potheri Halt station.
The best way to get from Kattankulathur to Tambaram is to line 40518 train which takes 21 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹13 - ₹180 and takes 47 min.
What companies run services between Kattankulathur, India and Tambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Potheri Halt to Tambaram every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTC operates a bus from Potheri to Irumbuliyur every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₹13–85 and the journey takes 47 min. FlixBus India also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Potheri Halt to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Potheri to Irumbuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–85
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹20–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹28–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–85
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Potheri to Irumbuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–180
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Kattankulathur to Tambaram bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Irumbuliyur station.
Kattankulathur to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kattankulathur to Tambaram is 17 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Kattankulathur to Tambaram.
Book your Kattankulathur to Tambaram bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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