There are 10 ways to get from Tambaram to Kulithalai by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Valyampattitrain
4h 34m₹6,189–9,994Train via Villupuram
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Valyampattitrain 16867
8h 18m₹806–3,241Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyur to FlixBus Thuvarankuruchi - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5131 / ...
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Thuvarankuruchi - Bypass to Kulithalaitaxi
7h 43m₹1,668–3,135Drive 365.5 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Kulithalaicar 365.5 km
5h 21m₹3,553–5,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Kulithalaitaxi 365.5 km
5h 21m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Valyampattitrain
6h 46m₹5,744–10,629Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Singanallur to Palaiyam Itrain
7h 54m₹5,979–13,094Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karurtrain
6h 59m₹6,909–14,184Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16751 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Valyampattitrain 16847 / ...
8h 50m₹826–3,410Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Manapparaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 56m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Kulithalai is to train via Villupuram which costs ₹800 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Kulithalai is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Kulithalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Manapparai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Kulithalai. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Valyampatti via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Tambaram and Kulithalai is 382 km. The road distance is 365.5 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kulithalai without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Tambaram to Kulithalai, including transfers.
Tambaram to Kulithalai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, depart from Chennai station.
Tambaram to Kulithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kulithalai is to train via Villupuram which takes 8h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Kulithalai, India?
You can take a train from Tambaram to Kulithalai via Villupuram Jn and Valyampatti in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, J J Yatra operates a bus from Chennai to Manapparai hourly, and the journey takes 7h 15m. 10 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Singanallur to Palaiyam I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyur to FlixBus Thuvarankuruchi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 99622 24077
- [email protected]
- Website
- J J Yatra
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- J J Yatra
- Phone
- +91 72000 50029
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Renga Travels
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri Renga Travels
- Website
- Veera Travels
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Veera Travels
- Website
- Subam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Subam Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Mr.Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Mr.Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rengha Holidays & Tourism Private Limited
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Website
- Spyderz Link
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Spyderz Link
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- Friends Motors
Bus from Chennai to Manapparai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Friends Motors
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–10,000
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 Kulithalai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, arrive at Manapparai station.
Tambaram to Kulithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Kulithalai is 366 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Tambaram to Kulithalai.













