There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Uthangarai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Samalpattitrain 12679 / ...
5h 25m₹596–2,744Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Uthangarai Bypassbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 57mDrive 219.5 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Uthangaraicar 219.5 km
3h 18m₹2,463–3,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Uthangaraitaxi 219.5 km
3h 18m₹4,900–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Samalpattitrain
4h 51m₹6,399–12,734
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Uthangarai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Uthangarai is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Uthangarai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Uthangarai Bypass via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Uthangarai. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Samalpatti via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Tambaram and Uthangarai is 282 km. The road distance is 219.5 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Uthangarai without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Tambaram to Uthangarai, including transfers.
Tambaram to Uthangarai bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Tambaram to Uthangarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Uthangarai is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Uthangarai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Samalpatti twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Sugam Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Uthangarai Bypass every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Chennai Central to Samalpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Samalpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Uthangarai Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Easyride Smart Bus
Bus from Chennai to Uthangarai Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Easyride Smart Bus
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Uthangarai Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Chennai to Uthangarai Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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 Uthangarai bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Uthangarai Bypass station.
Tambaram to Uthangarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Samalpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Uthangarai is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Tambaram to Uthangarai.