There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Cholavaram by train, taxi, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or subway
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Line 06722 train, line 06727 train, taxi
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ambatturtrain
- Take the taxi from Ambattur to Cholavaramtaxi
1h 33m₹726–2,444Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Airport to Washermenpetsubway Corridor-1
- Take the bus from Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar to Sholavaram 2bus 57X
3h 13m₹154–949Line 06722 train, bus
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
- Take the bus from Basin Bridge to Sholavaram 3bus 57X
3h 3m₹226–1,794Drive 43.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Cholavaramcar 43.2 km
44 min₹487–703Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Cholavaramtaxi 43.2 km
44 min₹1,000–1,300Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Red Hillsbus FlixBus IN5216
3h 12m₹167–215
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Cholavaram is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹220 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Cholavaram is to drive which takes 44 min and costs ₹480 - ₹700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram station to Cholavaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station and arriving at Sholavaram 2 via Mondiyaman Nagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Tambaram and Cholavaram is 61 km. The road distance is 43.2 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Cholavaram without a car is to line 06722 train and line 06727 train and taxi which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Tambaram to Cholavaram, including transfers.
Tambaram to Cholavaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station.
Tambaram to Cholavaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Cholavaram is 43 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Tambaram to Cholavaram.
There are 633+ hotels available in Cholavaram.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Cholavaram, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–200 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- 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
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ambattur
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–900
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
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- chennaimetrorail.org
Subway from Airport to Washermenpet
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹35–50
- Website
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/
- Schedules at
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/time-table/
- Standard Fare
- ₹35–50
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Basin Bridge to Sholavaram 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Bus from Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar to Sholavaram 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹10–55
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹30–55
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,300
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
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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