There are 9 ways to get from Punalūr to Tambaram by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
4h 10m₹8,771–14,688Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Tambaramtrain 16102 / ...
13h 5m₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Urappakkambus
12h 46m₹937–2,813Drive 631.8 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Tambaramcar 631.8 km
9h 55m₹7,072–10,215Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Tambaramtaxi 631.8 km
9h 55m₹14,000–17,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 47m₹8,720–13,129Train to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Northtrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
6h 34m₹6,261–15,069Train 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
8h 29m₹8,376–17,941Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Punalur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus
16h₹910–2,515
Punalūr to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Tambaram is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Tambaram station. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Tambaram station via Urapakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Punalur and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Punalūr and Tambaram is 694 km. The road distance is 631.8 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Tambaram without a car is to bus which takes 12h 46m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Punalūr to Tambaram, including transfers.
Punalūr to Tambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Punalur station.
Punalūr to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Tambaram is to bus which takes 12h 46m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Tambaram, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Punalur to Urappakkam once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 13m. 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 Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- 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 Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Urappakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–17,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Punalūr to Tambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Urappakkam station.
Punalūr to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalūr to Tambaram is 632 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Punalūr to Tambaram.
There are 1195+ hotels available in Tambaram.