There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Chennai by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 06722 train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
46 min₹110–900Line 66 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from T B Sanatorium to Kollaicheribus 66 / ...
- Take the bus from Kolachery Junction to Vadapalanibus M88
1h 32m₹19–79Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Chennaitaxi 28 km
30 min₹700–900Drive 28 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Chennaicar 28 km
30 min₹315–455
Tambaram to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Chennai is to line 66 bus and bus which costs ₹19 - ₹80 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Chennai is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs ₹700 - ₹900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Chennai. However, there are services departing from T B Sanatorium and arriving at Vadapalani via Kolachery Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chennai Park. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Tambaram and Chennai is 26 km. The road distance is 28 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Chennai without a car is to line 06722 train which takes 46 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900.
The line 06722 train from Tambaram to Chennai Park takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Tambaram to Chennai bus services, operated by MTC, depart from T B Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Chennai is to line 06722 train which takes 46 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and bus, which costs ₹19 - ₹80 and takes 1h 32m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chennai Park every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from T B Sanatorium to Vadapalani via Kolachery Junction in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from T B Sanatorium to Kollaicheri
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–29
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹12–18
- Deluxe Service
- ₹18–26
- A/C Service
- ₹28–29
Bus from Kolachery Junction to Vadapalani
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–30
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- ₹700–900
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
Tambaram to Chennai bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Kollaicheri station.
Tambaram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Chennai is 28 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Tambaram to Chennai.
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