There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Manali by subway, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Airport to Wimco Nagar Metrosubway Corridor-1
1h 51m₹363–1,194Bus via St Thomas Mount
cheapest- Take the bus from Thirumangalam to Government Schoolbus 121A
3h 35m₹152–970Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavarambus FlixBus IN5136B / ...
- Take the bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Avurikollaimedubus 121A
2h 37m₹157–184Drive 38.8 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Manalicar 38.8 km
39 min₹434–627Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Manalitaxi 38.8 km
39 min₹950–1,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Manali is to bus which costs ₹150 - ₹190 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Manali is to drive which takes 39 min and costs ₹430 - ₹650.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Manali. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Avurikollaimedu via Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Manali. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Tambaram and Manali is 60 km. The road distance is 38.8 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Manali without a car is to subway which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Tambaram to Manali, including transfers.
Tambaram to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium station.
Tambaram to Manali train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, depart from Airport station.
Tambaram to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram station.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Chennai Metro Rail Limited operates a subway from Airport to Wimco Nagar Metro every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₹45–60 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to Avurikollaimedu via FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram and Madhavaram Rountana in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- chennaimetrorail@cmrl.in
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Wimco Nagar Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹148–149
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Avurikollaimedu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–31
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹12–18
- Deluxe Service
- ₹19–26
- A/C Service
- ₹29–31
Bus from Thirumangalam to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹12–65
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹12–17
- Express Service
- ₹17–24
- Deluxe Service
- ₹25–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–65
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,200
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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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Manali train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, arrive at Wimco Nagar Metro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Manali is 39 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Tambaram to Manali.
There are 847+ hotels available in Manali.