There are 6 ways to get from Ponneri to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Line 42040 train, line 40903 train
best- Take the train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 42040 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaramtrain 40903 / ...
1h 48m₹229–1,818Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ponneri to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 42502 / ...
2h 21m₹120–1,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - RMK College to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatoriumbus FlixBus IN5222
2h 10m₹495–652Drive 56.9 km
- Drive from Ponneri to Tambaramcar 56.9 km
57 min₹645–932Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponneri to Tambaramtaxi 56.9 km
57 min₹1,300–1,700Line 42040 train, line 40001 train
- Take the train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 42040 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
1h 50m₹229–1,818
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 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ponneri to Tambaram is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ₹600 - ₹950.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponneri to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - RMK College and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ponneri and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Ponneri and Tambaram is 61 km. The road distance is 56.9 km.
The best way to get from Ponneri to Tambaram without a car is to line 42040 train and line 40903 train which takes 1h 48m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 1h 48m 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 42040 train and line 40903 train which takes 1h 48m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹650 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Ponneri, India and Tambaram, India?
You can take a train from Ponneri to Tambaram via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and Chennai Park in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - RMK College to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–280 and the journey takes 2h.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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 Ponneri to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - RMK College to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–280
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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 Sanatorium 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 57 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Ponneri to Tambaram.
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