There are 8 ways to get from Kottarakkara to Tambaram by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus to Trivandrum, fly
best- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
5h 53m₹7,486–16,510Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Tambaramtrain 16102 / ...
14h 35m₹780–4,681Bus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Urappakkambus
13h 6m₹957–2,871Drive 649.4 km
- Drive from Kottarakkara to Tambaramcar 649.4 km
10h 12m₹7,344–10,608Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Kottarakkara to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 9m₹9,012–13,473Bus, train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
8h 26m₹5,853–11,235Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Tuti Melurtrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
9h 49m₹8,290–21,881Bus via Teni
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Thenibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN5536 / ...
16h 45m₹999–2,933
Kottarakkara to Tambaram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottarakkara to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kottarakkara to Tambaram is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottarakkara to Tambaram station. However, there are services departing from Kottarakara and arriving at Tambaram station via Urapakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottarakkara to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
The distance between Kottarakkara and Tambaram is 698 km. The road distance is 649.4 km.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Tambaram without a car is to bus which takes 13h 6m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Kottarakkara to Tambaram, including transfers.
Kottarakkara to Tambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kottarakara station.
Kottarakkara to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Tambaram is to bus which takes 13h 6m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹4,700 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Kottarakkara, India and Tambaram, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kottarakara to Urappakkam once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 33m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Chengannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punalur to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Kottarakkara to Tambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Urappakkam station.
Kottarakkara to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakkara to Tambaram is 649 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Kottarakkara to Tambaram.
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