There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to Tambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Vellore - Chennai
2h 31m₹550–2,250Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyurbus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
2h 45m₹260–600Train, line 40001 train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Peramburtrain 22604 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
3h 36m₹366–2,942Drive 119.2 km
- Drive from Vellore to Tambaramcar 119.2 km
1h 48m₹1,349–1,949Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Tambaramtaxi 119.2 km
1h 48m₹3,000–3,600Bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Poonamallee Terminus to T B Sanatoriumbus 66
3h 34m₹265–609Bus #2
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3h 44m
Vellore to Tambaram by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Tambaram is to bus and line 66 bus which costs ₹260 - ₹650 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Tambaram is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyur. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm via Perambur and Chennai Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Vellore and Tambaram is 149 km. The road distance is 119.2 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Tambaram without a car is to bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Vellore to Tambaram, including transfers.
Vellore to Tambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Tambaram is to bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train and line 40001 train, which costs ₹360 - ₹3,000 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Tambaram, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Tambaram Sntrm via Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Chennai Park in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Tambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Vellore to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Tambaram is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Vellore to Tambaram.
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