There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Cheyyar by bus, taxi, train 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.
Recommended option
Line 118 bus, taxi
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Take the line 118 bus from Tambaram to Maraimalai Nagar
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Take a taxi from Maraimalai Nagar to Cheyyar
Cheapest option
Line 12605 train, taxi
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Take the line 12605 train from Tambaram to Chengalpattu
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Take a taxi from Chengalpattu to Cheyyar
3 alternative options
Line 40507 train, taxi
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Take the line 40507 train from Tambaram to Paranur
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Take a taxi from Paranur to Cheyyar
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Tambaram to Cheyyar
Drive
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Drive from Tambaram to Cheyyar
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Tambaram to Cheyyar is to drive, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,000 and takes 1h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Tambaram to Cheyyar is to taxi which costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,300 and takes 1h 20m.
The distance between Tambaram and Cheyyar is 70 km. The road distance is 83.5 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Cheyyar without a car is to line 118 bus and taxi which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Tambaram to Cheyyar, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Cheyyar is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Tambaram to Cheyyar.

- Distance: 69.8 km
- Duration: 2h 16m
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Cheyyar, India?
There is no direct connection from Tambaram to Cheyyar. However, you can take the line 118 bus to Maraimalai Nagar then take the taxi to Cheyyar. Alternatively, you can take the line 12605 train to Chengalpattu then take the taxi to Cheyyar.

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Tambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90 - ₹600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹90 - ₹120
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330 - ₹420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450 - ₹600
Train from Tambaram to Paranur
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90 - ₹600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹90 - ₹120
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330 - ₹410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450 - ₹600

- Phone
- +91 9445030516, 044 23455888
- mtc.chtwo@gems.vsnl.net.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Tambaram to Maraimalai Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹18 - ₹35
- Schedules at
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700 - ₹2,100
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