There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Vazhapadi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Valappadi G Hlttrain 22153
4h 42m₹210–1,700Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Attur - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
6h 11m₹1,234–2,179Drive 273.6 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Vazhapadicar 273.6 km
4h 2m₹2,651–3,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Vazhapaditaxi 273.6 km
4h 2m₹6,000–7,500Fly
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
4h 1m₹5,719–11,244
Tambaram to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Vazhapadi is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at FlixBus Attur - Bypass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Tambaram and Vazhapadi is 295 km. The road distance is 273.6 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Vazhapadi without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Tambaram to Valappadi G Hlt takes 4h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tambaram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Vazhapadi is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 11m, you could also fly, which costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Vazhapadi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Valappadi G Hlt once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Attur - Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹430–1,300 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- 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 Tambaram to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Attur - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Vazhapadi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Attur - Bypass station.
Tambaram to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valappadi G Hlt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Vazhapadi is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Tambaram to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.