There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Melattur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Papanasamtrain 09419 / ...
5h 38m₹538–2,045Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Guduvanchery to Kumbakonambus
7h 38m₹710–1,441Drive 272.8 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Melatturcar 272.8 km
4h 18m₹3,068–4,432Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Melatturtaxi 272.8 km
4h 18m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
5h 30m₹6,559–9,934Bus
- Take the bus from Tambaram to Thanjavur - Old Bus Standbus
7h 48m₹942–1,965
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Melattur is to bus via Kumbakonam which costs ₹700 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Melattur is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram station to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Tambaram station and arriving at Kumbakonam via Guduvanchery. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Papanasam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Tambaram and Melattur is 312 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Melattur without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Tambaram to Melattur, including transfers.
Tambaram to Melattur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guduvanchery station.
Tambaram to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Melattur is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumbakonam, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Melattur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Papanasam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 27m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Guduvanchery to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guduvanchery to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tambaram to Thanjavur - Old Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- AC Seater / Sleeper
- ₹950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Melattur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Tambaram to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Papanasam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Melattur is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Tambaram to Melattur.
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