There are 4 ways to get from Choolaimedu to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 40001 train
best- Take the train from Nungambakkam to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
31 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
24 min₹550–700Drive 20.9 km
- Drive from Choolaimedu to Tambaramcar 20.9 km
24 min₹234–338
Choolaimedu to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 24 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 five 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 31 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 40001 train which takes 31 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900.
The line 40001 train from Nungambakkam to Tambaram Sntrm takes 31 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 40001 train which takes 31 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 31 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
- 31 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)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹9–40
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹20–28
- A/C Service
- ₹30–40
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- v2ktravels@gmail.com
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
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 24 min to drive from Choolaimedu to Tambaram.
Book your Choolaimedu to Tambaram bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1225+ hotels available in Tambaram.