There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Ponnai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Line 49006 train, train via Katpadi Jn
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 49006 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
3h 51m₹1,116–3,194Line 66 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tambaram to Poonamallee Terminusbus 66
- Take the bus from Poonamallee to Sholinghurbus
5h 5m₹941–2,353Line 66 bus, bus via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Take the bus from T B Sanatorium to Poonamallee Terminusbus 66
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
4h₹1,031–1,500Drive 116.1 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Ponnaicar 116.1 km
1h 54m₹1,313–1,897Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Ponnaitaxi 116.1 km
1h 54m₹2,900–3,500Line 49006 train, train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 49006 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain 12292 / ...
3h 55m₹1,006–3,044
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Ponnai is to line 66 bus and bus via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Ponnai is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Ponnai. However, there are services departing from T B Sanatorium and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Ponnai. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Katpadi Jn via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Tambaram and Ponnai is 186 km. The road distance is 116.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Ponnai without a car is to line 49006 train and train via Katpadi Jn which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Tambaram to Ponnai, including transfers.
Tambaram to Ponnai bus services, operated by MTC, depart from T B Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Ponnai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Ponnai is to line 49006 train and train via Katpadi Jn which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and bus via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Ponnai, India?
You can take a train from Tambaram to Ponnai via Chennai Park, Chennai Central, and Katpadi Jn in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from T B Sanatorium to Ponnai via Poonamallee Terminus, FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass, and FlixBus Arcot - Bypass in around 4h.
- 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
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 Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from T B Sanatorium to Poonamallee Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
Bus from Tambaram to Poonamallee Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹11–55
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹23–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–55
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Ponnai bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Poonamallee Terminus station.
Tambaram to Ponnai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Ponnai is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Tambaram to Ponnai.
There are 16+ hotels available in Ponnai.