There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Sankarapuram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
4h 27m₹1,016–3,091Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
5h 15m₹864–1,602Drive 210.7 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Sankarapuramcar 210.7 km
3h₹2,042–2,949Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Sankarapuramtaxi 210.7 km
3h₹4,700–6,000Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kallakurichibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
6h 16m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Sankarapuram is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Sankarapuram is to drive which takes 3h and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
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 15m.
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 27m.
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 27m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 27m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 15m.
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 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Shri Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shri Roadlines
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- KPS Travelss
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- KPS Travelss
- Website
- Deenu Tours and Travel
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Deenu Tours and Travel
- Website
- MRS Transport
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- MRS Transport
- Website
- SK Balu Bus
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SK Balu Bus
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Website
- Hi-Tech Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Hi-Tech Roadlinks
- Phone
- [email protected]
- +91 9585599998
- Website
- Surya Transports
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Surya Transports
- Website
- Surya Transports
- Website
- Zion Connect
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Zion Connect
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Website
- Vijay Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vijay Travels
- Website
- Sathyabama Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sathyabama Travels
- Website
- Metrolink Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Metrolink Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Mani Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Mani Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- SKN Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SKN Travels
- Website
- Esskay Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Esskay Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994215858
- [email protected]
- Website
- VVT Bus
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- VVT Bus
- Website
- Sri Velan Tranports
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Velan Tranports
- Website
- Tharai travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tharai travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 to drive from Tambaram to Sankarapuram.
There are two+ hotels available in Sankarapuram.