There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Chinnasalem by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chinna Salemtrain 22153
3h 52m₹190–1,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
5h 13m₹575–1,299Drive 225.9 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Chinnasalemcar 225.9 km
3h 15m₹2,535–3,661Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Chinnasalemtaxi 225.9 km
3h 15m₹5,000–6,000
Tambaram to Chinnasalem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Chinnasalem is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chinna Salem. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Tambaram and Chinnasalem is 240 km. The road distance is 225.9 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Chinnasalem without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Tambaram to Chinna Salem takes 3h 52m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tambaram to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Chinnasalem is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Chinnasalem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chinna Salem once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–1,100 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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
Tambaram to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass station.
Tambaram to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chinna Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Chinnasalem is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Tambaram to Chinnasalem.
There are one+ hotels available in Chinnasalem.