There are 6 ways to get from Ponnai to Tambaram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyurbus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
2h 57m₹1,225–1,656Train
cheapest- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12291 / ...
3h 29m₹1,019–3,008Train, line 40001 train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
3h 8m₹1,187–3,927Drive 114.2 km
- Drive from Ponnai to Tambaramcar 114.2 km
1h 47m₹1,108–1,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponnai to Tambaramtaxi 114.2 km
1h 47m₹2,900–3,500Bus via FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
3h 2m₹1,225–1,666
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponnai to Tambaram is to drive which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ponnai to Tambaram is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponnai to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponnai to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm via Perambur and Chennai Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Ponnai and Tambaram is 134 km. The road distance is 114.2 km.
The best way to get from Ponnai to Tambaram without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ponnai to Tambaram, including transfers.
Ponnai to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Ponnai to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Ponnai to Tambaram is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train and line 40001 train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Ponnai, India and Tambaram, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–480 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ponnai to Tambaram Sntrm via Katpadi Jn, Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Chennai Park in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Walajah Road Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–480
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–490
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ponnai to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyur station.
Ponnai to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponnai to Tambaram is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Ponnai to Tambaram.
There are 1210+ hotels available in Tambaram.