There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Fort St. George by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
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Line 49006 train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Forttrain 49006 / ...
1h 5m₹110–900Bus, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
- Take the bus from M.G.R. Koyambedu to Park Townbus 15
1h 48m₹112–191Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Fort St. Georgetaxi 28.2 km
29 min₹700–900Drive 28.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Fort St. Georgecar 28.2 km
29 min₹315–454
Tambaram to Fort St. George by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Fort St. George is to bus and line 15 bus which costs ₹110 - ₹200 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Fort St. George is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs ₹700 - ₹900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Fort St. George. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Park Town via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chennai Fort. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Tambaram and Fort St. George is 29 km. The road distance is 28.2 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Fort St. George without a car is to line 49006 train which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹110 - ₹900.
The line 49006 train from Tambaram to Chennai Fort takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Tambaram to Fort St. George bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Fort St. George train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Fort St. George is to line 49006 train which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹110 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can bus and line 15 bus, which costs ₹110 - ₹200 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Fort St. George, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chennai Fort every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to Fort St. George via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, M.G.R. Koyambedu, and Park Town in around 1h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chennai Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹100–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.G.R. Koyambedu to Park Town
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–55
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–16
- Express Service
- ₹16–23
- Deluxe Service
- ₹23–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–55
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Fort St. George bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Tambaram to Fort St. George train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Fort St. George is 28 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Tambaram to Fort St. George.
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