There are 4 ways to get from Vadalur to Tambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 16530 train, train
best- Take the train from Vadalur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16530
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
5h 28m₹287–2,298Bus
- Take the bus from Vadalur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 12mDrive 178.5 km
- Drive from Vadalur to Tambaramcar 178.5 km
2h 49m₹2,001–2,890Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vadalur to Tambaramtaxi 178.5 km
2h 49m₹4,000–4,800
Vadalur to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vadalur to Tambaram is to line 16530 train and train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Vadalur to Tambaram is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Vadalur to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Vadalur and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium via Central station and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Vadalur to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Vadalur and arriving at Tambaram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Vadalur and Tambaram is 217 km. The road distance is 178.5 km.
The best way to get from Vadalur to Tambaram without a car is to line 16530 train and train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Vadalur to Tambaram, including transfers.
Vadalur to Tambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Vadalur station.
Vadalur to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vadalur station.
The best way to get from Vadalur to Tambaram is to line 16530 train and train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Vadalur, India and Tambaram, India?
You can take a train from Vadalur to Tambaram via Vridhachalam Jn in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Vadalur to Chennai 4 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vadalur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Vadalur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Vadalur to Tambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Vadalur to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vadalur to Tambaram is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Vadalur to Tambaram.
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