There are 6 ways to get from Royapuram to Tambaram by subway, bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Thiyagaraya College to Airportsubway Corridor 1
53 min₹139–899Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royapuram Bus Terminus to Muthamil Nagarbus 60A
1h 52m₹21–97Drive 32.1 km
- Drive from Royapuram to Tambaramcar 32.1 km
33 min₹313–452Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royapuram to Tambaramtaxi 32.1 km
33 min₹800–1,000Subway, line 16115 train
- Take the subway from Thiyagaraya College to Airportsubway Corridor 1
- Take the train from Trisulam to Tambaramtrain 16115 / ...
55 min₹139–899Line 42502 train
- Take the train from Royapuram to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 42502 / ...
1h 19m₹110–900
Royapuram to Tambaram by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Royapuram to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹20 - ₹100 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Royapuram to Tambaram is to drive which takes 33 min and costs ₹310 - ₹460.
No, there is no direct bus from Royapuram to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Royapuram Bus Terminus and arriving at T B Sanatorium via Muthamil Nagar Pallavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Royapuram and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Royapuram and Tambaram is 30 km. The road distance is 32.1 km.
The best way to get from Royapuram to Tambaram without a car is to subway which takes 53 min and costs ₹130 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Royapuram to Tambaram, including transfers.
Royapuram to Tambaram bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Royapuram Bus Terminus station.
Royapuram to Tambaram train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, depart from Thiyagaraya College station.
The best way to get from Royapuram to Tambaram is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹20 - ₹100. Alternatively, you can line 42502 train, which costs ₹110 - ₹900 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Royapuram, India and Tambaram, India?
Chennai Metro Rail Limited operates a subway from Thiyagaraya College to Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₹35–50 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, MTC operates a bus from Royapuram Bus Terminus to Muthamil Nagar every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹12–75 and the journey takes 1h 31m.
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Thiyagaraya College to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹35–50
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹35–50
Subway from Thiyagaraya College to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹35–50
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹35–50
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Royapuram to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Royapuram Bus Terminus to Muthamil Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹12–75
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹12–18
- Express Service
- ₹18–26
- Deluxe Service
- ₹26–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–75
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Royapuram to Tambaram bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Muthamil Nagar station.
Royapuram to Tambaram train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, arrive at Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royapuram to Tambaram is 32 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Royapuram to Tambaram.
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