There are 4 ways to get from Choolaimedu to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
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Line 06721 train
best- Take the train from Nungambakkam to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 06721 / ...
29 min₹110–900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatoriumbus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
40 min₹9–140Taxi
- Take the taxi from Choolaimedu to Tambaramtaxi 20.9 km
25 min₹550–700Drive 20.9 km
- Drive from Choolaimedu to Tambaramcar 20.9 km
25 min₹236–341
Choolaimedu to Tambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Choolaimedu to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹9 - ₹140 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Choolaimedu to Tambaram is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs ₹550 - ₹700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nungambakkam and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Choolaimedu and Tambaram is 19 km. The road distance is 20.9 km.
The best way to get from Choolaimedu to Tambaram without a car is to line 06721 train which takes 29 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900.
The line 06721 train from Nungambakkam to Tambaram Sntrm takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Choolaimedu to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani station.
Choolaimedu to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nungambakkam station.
The best way to get from Choolaimedu to Tambaram is to line 06721 train which takes 29 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹9 - ₹140 and takes 40 min.
What companies run services between Choolaimedu, India and Tambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nungambakkam to Tambaram Sntrm every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹80–140 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nungambakkam to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹9–40
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹20–28
- A/C Service
- ₹30–40
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- v2ktravels@gmail.com
- Website
- v2ktravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.v2ktravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- ₹550–700
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
Choolaimedu to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium station.
Choolaimedu to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram Sntrm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Choolaimedu to Tambaram is 21 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Choolaimedu to Tambaram.
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