There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Kotagiri by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kotagiritaxi
3h 16m₹6,809–12,944Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
11h 40m₹1,216–4,194Bus via Velankkani
- Take the bus from Ashokpillar to Velankkanibus
9h 42m₹1,270–2,330Drive 490.5 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Kotagiricar 490.5 km
7h 4m₹4,772–6,893Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Kotagiritaxi 490.5 km
7h 4m₹12,000–15,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stopbus FlixBus IN5143
13h 45m₹1,306–3,285
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Kotagiri is to bus via Velankkani which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Kotagiri is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Velankkani via Ashokpillar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Tambaram and Kotagiri is 478 km. The road distance is 490.5 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kotagiri without a car is to bus via Velankkani which takes 9h 42m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Tambaram to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Tambaram to Kotagiri bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ashokpillar station.
Tambaram to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kotagiri is to bus via Velankkani which takes 9h 42m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
SETC operates a bus from Ashokpillar to Velankkani hourly. Tickets cost ₹340–1,100 and the journey takes 7h 57m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyam once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ashokpillar to Velankkani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,100
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–15,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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 Kotagiri bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Velankkani station.
Tambaram to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Kotagiri is 491 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Tambaram to Kotagiri.
There are 650+ hotels available in Kotagiri.