There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Kānipākam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Line 06722 train, train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
4h 40m₹806–3,594Line 66 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from T B Sanatorium to Poonamallee Terminusbus 66
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chittoorbus
6h 11m₹729–1,800Drive 151.1 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Kānipākamcar 151.1 km
2h 15m₹1,697–2,450Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Kānipākamtaxi 151.1 km
2h 15m₹3,800–4,500Line 500 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tambaram West Bus stand to Chengalpet New Bus Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Chengalpattu - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
7h 2m₹954–2,988
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Kānipākam is to line 66 bus and bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Kānipākam is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Kānipākam. However, there are services departing from T B Sanatorium and arriving at Chittoor via FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass and Vellore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Kānipākam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chittor via Chennai Central and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Tambaram and Kānipākam is 201 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kānipākam without a car is to line 06722 train and train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Tambaram to Kānipākam, including transfers.
Tambaram to Kānipākam bus services, operated by MTC, depart from T B Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Kānipākam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kānipākam is to line 06722 train and train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Kānipākam, India?
You can take a train from Tambaram to Kānipākam via Chennai Park, Chennai Central, Katpadi Jn, and Chittor in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from T B Sanatorium to Kānipākam via Poonamallee Terminus, FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass, FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore, and Chittoor in around 6h 11m.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from T B Sanatorium to Poonamallee Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
Bus from Tambaram West Bus stand to Chengalpet New Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–90
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–20
- Express Service
- ₹20–29
- Deluxe Service
- ₹29–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–90
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Chittoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹28–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chengalpattu to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
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 Kānipākam bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Poonamallee Terminus station.
Tambaram to Kānipākam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Kānipākam is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Tambaram to Kānipākam.
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