There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Yelagiri by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettaitrain 12679 / ...
4h 26m₹476–2,614Line 66 bus, bus
- Take the bus from T B Sanatorium to Poonamallee Terminusbus 66
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
5h 42m₹1,271–2,050Drive 202.7 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Yelagiricar 202.7 km
2h 59m₹2,285–3,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Yelagiritaxi 202.7 km
2h 59m₹4,500–5,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Jolarpettaitrain
4h 55m₹4,799–12,704
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Yelagiri is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Yelagiri is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Yelagiri. However, there are services departing from T B Sanatorium and arriving at FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Yelagiri. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Jolarpettai via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Tambaram and Yelagiri is 244 km. The road distance is 202.7 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Yelagiri without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹470 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Tambaram to Yelagiri, including transfers.
Tambaram to Yelagiri bus services, operated by MTC, depart from T B Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Yelagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Yelagiri is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹470 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Yelagiri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettai hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from T B Sanatorium to Yelagiri via Poonamallee Terminus, FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass, and FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand in around 5h 42m.
- 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 Chennai Central to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from T B Sanatorium to Poonamallee Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Yelagiri bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Poonamallee Terminus station.
Tambaram to Yelagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jolarpettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Yelagiri is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Tambaram to Yelagiri.
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