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How to get fromTambaram to Karurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Tambaram to Karur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Karurtrain train 16159
    6h 38m
    ₹250–1,900

  2. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Urappakam to Salembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Karurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 59m
    ₹879–3,034

  3. Drive  355 km

    1. Drive from Tambaram to Karurcar car 355 km
    5h 15m
    ₹3,984–5,754

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tambaram to Karurtaxi taxi 355 km
    5h 15m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain train
    4h 49m
    ₹5,739–10,044

  6. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16751 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain train 16615 / ...
    9h 1m
    ₹376–2,960

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Karurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 30m

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Karurtrain train
    4h 59m
    ₹6,099–12,384

  9. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Karurtrain train
    6h 18m
    ₹5,529–13,464

  10. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Karurtrain train
    7h 16m
    ₹5,294–10,079

Tambaram to Karur by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Karur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Karur once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tambaram station to Karur via Urappakam, Salem, and Salem in around 8h 59m.

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