There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Kātpādi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 49006 train, train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 49006 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
3h 20m₹266–2,094Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Chennai - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
4h 10m₹512–1,536Drive 119.7 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Kātpādicar 119.7 km
1h 50m₹1,164–1,682Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Kātpāditaxi 119.7 km
1h 50m₹3,000–3,700
Tambaram to Kātpādi by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Kātpādi is to line 49006 train and train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Kātpādi is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Katpadi Jn via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Tambaram and Kātpādi is 157 km. The road distance is 119.7 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kātpādi without a car is to line 49006 train and train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Tambaram to Kātpādi, including transfers.
Tambaram to Kātpādi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kātpādi is to line 49006 train and train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Tambaram to Katpadi Jn via Chennai Park and Chennai Central in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹100–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Kātpādi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Tambaram to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Kātpādi is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Tambaram to Kātpādi.
Book your Tambaram to Kātpādi train tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 95+ hotels available in Kātpādi.