There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Sankarapuram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 12631 / ...
4h 24m₹1,016–3,091Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
5h₹864–1,602Drive 210.7 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Sankarapuramcar 210.7 km
3h 1m₹2,370–3,423Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Sankarapuramtaxi 210.7 km
3h 1m₹4,700–6,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
4h 30mBus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
6h 13m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Sankarapuram is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Sankarapuram is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Tirukoilur via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Tambaram and Sankarapuram is 207 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Sankarapuram without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Tambaram to Sankarapuram, including transfers.
Tambaram to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Sankarapuram is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Sankarapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹370–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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 Sankarapuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass station.
Tambaram to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Sankarapuram is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Tambaram to Sankarapuram.
There are two+ hotels available in Sankarapuram.