There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Swāmimalai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 22675 / ...
6h 13m₹321–2,479Bus
- Take the bus from Guduvanchery to Kumbakonambus
7h 21m₹460–1,095Drive 256.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Swāmimalaicar 256.2 km
3h 59m₹2,491–3,597Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Swāmimalaitaxi 256.2 km
3h 59m₹5,500–7,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Manjattidal to Swamimalaitrain
5h 13m₹5,739–12,544Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Swamimalaitrain
9h 15m₹6,159–12,284
Tambaram to Swāmimalai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Swāmimalai is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram station to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Tambaram station and arriving at Kumbakonam via Guduvanchery. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Swamimalai via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Tambaram and Swāmimalai is 295 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Swāmimalai without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Tambaram to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Tambaram to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guduvanchery station.
Tambaram to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Swāmimalai is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Swāmimalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Mayiladuturai J every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Guduvanchery to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Manjattidal to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guduvanchery to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Swāmimalai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Tambaram to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Swāmimalai is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Tambaram to Swāmimalai.
There are 93+ hotels available in Swāmimalai.