There are 7 ways to get from Swāmimalai to Tambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Line 16812 train, train
best- Take the train from Swamimalai to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16812
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaramtrain 22676 / ...
6h 43m₹320–2,527Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
7h 55m₹461–1,083Drive 256.4 km
- Drive from Swāmimalai to Tambaramcar 256.4 km
4h 1m₹2,485–3,589Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swāmimalai to Tambaramtaxi 256.4 km
4h 1m₹5,500–7,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Swamimalai to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
4h 39m₹5,735–12,484Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Swāmimalai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 26m₹8,385–12,732Train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Swamimalai to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
9h 7m₹6,157–12,285
Swāmimalai to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swāmimalai to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Swāmimalai to Tambaram is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Swāmimalai to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Tambaram West Bus stand via Vandaloor Zoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Swāmimalai to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Swamimalai and arriving at Tambaram via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Swāmimalai and Tambaram is 295 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.
The best way to get from Swāmimalai to Tambaram without a car is to line 16812 train and train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Swāmimalai to Tambaram, including transfers.
Swāmimalai to Tambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Swāmimalai to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Swamimalai station.
The best way to get from Swāmimalai to Tambaram is to line 16812 train and train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Swāmimalai, India and Tambaram, India?
You can take a train from Swamimalai to Tambaram via Mayiladuturai J in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagar hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Swamimalai to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Swamimalai to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Swamimalai to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–7,000
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Swāmimalai to Tambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Swāmimalai to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swāmimalai to Tambaram is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Swāmimalai to Tambaram.
There are 1210+ hotels available in Tambaram.