There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Mettupalayam by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, line 06010 train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain
4h 8m₹5,569–9,714Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
11h 11m₹416–3,194Bus
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Velankkanibus
8h 51m₹451–1,956Drive 461.3 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Mettupalayamcar 461.3 km
6h 38m₹5,196–7,505Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Mettupalayamtaxi 461.3 km
6h 38m₹11,000–14,000Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Tollbus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
- Take the bus from Attibele Toll to Mettupalayam Bus Standbus
14h 5m₹1,099–3,472
Tambaram to Mettupalayam by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Mettupalayam is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Mettupalayam is to fly and line 06010 train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Mettupalayam. However, there are services departing from Guindy Industrial Estate and arriving at Velankkani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Mettupalayam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Tambaram and Mettupalayam is 458 km. The road distance is 461.3 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Mettupalayam without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Tambaram to Mettupalayam, including transfers.
Tambaram to Mettupalayam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Tambaram to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Mettupalayam is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Mettupalayam, India?
SETC operates a bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Velankkani hourly. Tickets cost ₹340–1,100 and the journey takes 7h 55m. 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 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Velankkani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 88071 29155
- [email protected]
- Website
- asianxpress.com
Bus from Attibele Toll to Mettupalayam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.asianxpress.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Mettupalayam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Velankkani station.
Tambaram to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Mettupalayam is 461 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Tambaram to Mettupalayam.
There are 204+ hotels available in Mettupalayam.