There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Choolaimedu by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
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Line 49006 train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Nungambakkamtrain 40002 / ...
36 min₹110–900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalanibus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
40 min₹10–140Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Choolaimedutaxi 21.5 km
23 min₹550–700Drive 21.5 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Choolaimeducar 21.5 km
23 min₹246–355
Tambaram to Choolaimedu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Choolaimedu is to bus which costs ₹10 - ₹140 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Choolaimedu is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs ₹550 - ₹700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Nungambakkam. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Tambaram and Choolaimedu is 21 km. The road distance is 21.5 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Choolaimedu without a car is to line 49006 train which takes 36 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900.
The line 49006 train from Tambaram to Nungambakkam takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Tambaram to Choolaimedu bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Choolaimedu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Choolaimedu is to line 49006 train which takes 36 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹10 - ₹140 and takes 40 min.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Choolaimedu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Nungambakkam every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹90–140 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Nungambakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹90–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- ₹550–700
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 Choolaimedu bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani station.
Tambaram to Choolaimedu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nungambakkam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Choolaimedu is 22 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Tambaram to Choolaimedu.
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