Day trip from Chennai to Tambaram
Tambaram lies 24 km (15 mi) south-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 24 km (15 mi) apart, Tambaram is a realistic day trip from Chennai: about 24 min each way by road.
| Chennai | Tambaram | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 174,787 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Tambaram
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Common questions
How far is Tambaram from Chennai?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chennai; by road roughly 30 km (19 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Tambaram by road?
About 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Tambaram?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.