There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Moolakadai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Line 49006 train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 49006 / ...
1h 31m₹217–1,766Bus via St Thomas Mount
cheapest- Take the bus from Thirumangalam to Moolakadaibus 121A
2h 39m₹150–955Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavarambus FlixBus IN5136B / ...
- Take the bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Moolakadaibus 121A
1h 44m₹155–174Drive 32.4 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Moolakadaicar 32.4 km
35 min₹364–526Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Moolakadaitaxi 32.4 km
35 min₹800–1,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Moolakadai is to bus which costs ₹150 - ₹180 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Moolakadai is to drive which takes 35 min and costs ₹360 - ₹550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Moolakadai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Moolakadai via Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Moolakadai. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Perambur via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Tambaram and Moolakadai is 33 km. The road distance is 32.4 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Moolakadai without a car is to line 49006 train which takes 1h 31m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Tambaram to Moolakadai, including transfers.
Tambaram to Moolakadai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Moolakadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Moolakadai is to line 49006 train which takes 1h 31m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹150 - ₹180 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Moolakadai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chennai Park every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to Moolakadai via FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram and Madhavaram Rountana in around 1h 44m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹148–149
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Moolakadai
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–25
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹7–11
- Express Service
- ₹10–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹16–22
- A/C Service
- ₹12–25
Bus from Thirumangalam to Moolakadai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹14–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–30
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,000
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 Moolakadai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram station.
Tambaram to Moolakadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Moolakadai is 32 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Tambaram to Moolakadai.
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