There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Poompuhar by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
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Line 49006 train, line 43001 train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 49006 / ...
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkamtrain 43001 / ...
1h 12m₹226–1,744Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathurbus FlixBus IN4301 / ...
1h 15m₹130–150Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Poompuhartaxi 28.3 km
29 min₹700–900Drive 28.3 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Poompuharcar 28.3 km
29 min₹321–463
Tambaram to Poompuhar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Poompuhar is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹150 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Poompuhar is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs ₹700 - ₹900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Villivakkam via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Tambaram and Poompuhar is 36 km. The road distance is 28.3 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Poompuhar without a car is to line 49006 train and line 43001 train which takes 1h 12m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Tambaram to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Tambaram to Poompuhar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Poompuhar is to line 49006 train and line 43001 train which takes 1h 12m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹130 - ₹150 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Poompuhar, India?
You can take a train from Tambaram to Villivakkam via Chennai Park and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹130–150 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- 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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–150
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- ₹700–900
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 Poompuhar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur station.
Tambaram to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Poompuhar is 28 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Tambaram to Poompuhar.
Book your Tambaram to Poompuhar bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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