There are 5 ways to get from Ponneri to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Line 06742 train, line 06721 train
best- Take the train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 06742 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 06721 / ...
1h 46m₹229–1,818Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ponneri to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 42502 / ...
2h 17m₹120–1,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - RMK College to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5216
2h 25m₹495–662Drive 57.5 km
- Drive from Ponneri to Tambaramcar 57.5 km
58 min₹647–935Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponneri to Tambaramtaxi 57.5 km
58 min₹1,300–1,700
Ponneri to Tambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponneri to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹120 - ₹1,000 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ponneri to Tambaram is to drive which takes 58 min and costs ₹600 - ₹950.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponneri to Tambaram station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - RMK College and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ponneri and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Ponneri and Tambaram is 60 km. The road distance is 57.5 km.
The best way to get from Ponneri to Tambaram without a car is to line 06742 train and line 06721 train which takes 1h 46m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Ponneri to Tambaram, including transfers.
Ponneri to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - RMK College station.
Ponneri to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ponneri station.
The best way to get from Ponneri to Tambaram is to line 06742 train and line 06721 train which takes 1h 46m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹700 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Ponneri, India and Tambaram, India?
You can take a train from Ponneri to Tambaram Sntrm via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and Chennai Park in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - RMK College to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–290 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Ponneri to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - RMK College to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,700
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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More Questions & Answers
Ponneri to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station.
Ponneri to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponneri to Tambaram is 58 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Ponneri to Tambaram.
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