There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
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Line 49006 train, line 41002 train
best- Take the train from Tambaram Sntrm to St Thomas Mounttrain 40002 / ...
- Take the train from St Thomas Mount to Tirumailaitrain 41002 / ...
1h 13m₹220–1,750Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailashbus FlixBus IN4315 / ...
- Take the bus from Madhya Kailash to Mylapore Tankbus 5B
1h 46m₹131–171Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Templetaxi 23.3 km
27 min₹600–750Drive 23.3 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Templecar 23.3 km
27 min₹228–329
Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹180 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs ₹600 - ₹750.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at Mylapore Tank via Madhya Kailash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple. However, there are services departing from Tambaram Sntrm and arriving at Tirumailai via St Thomas Mount. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Tambaram and Kapaleeshwarar Temple is 25 km. The road distance is 23.3 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple without a car is to line 49006 train and line 41002 train which takes 1h 13m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple, including transfers.
Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram Sntrm station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple is to line 49006 train and line 41002 train which takes 1h 13m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹130 - ₹180 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Kapaleeshwarar Temple, India?
You can take a train from Tambaram Sntrm to Kapaleeshwarar Temple via St Thomas Mount and Tirumailai in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple via FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailash, Madhya Kailash, and Mylapore Tank in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram Sntrm to St Thomas Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from St Thomas Mount to Tirumailai
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailash
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–150
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Madhya Kailash to Mylapore Tank
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹9–30
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹12–18
- Deluxe Service
- ₹18–26
- A/C Service
- ₹28–30
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- ₹600–750
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 Kapaleeshwarar Temple bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailash station.
Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at St Thomas Mount station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple is 23 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Tambaram to Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
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