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The 13 Best Day Trips from Tambaram

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Tambaram, India, led by Chennai, Puducherry, Vellore. The closest is Ambattur, about 30 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Tambaram at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Chennai24 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Puducherry115 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Vellore108 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Ambattur20 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Avadi21 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Gundupālaiyam115 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Tirupati110 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Rānipet86 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Kanchipuram47 km W55 minHalf-day trip
Cuddalore136 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Chittoor116 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Tiruvannamalai138 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Villupuram129 km SW2 hrFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Tambaram

  1. 1

    Chennai, India

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-east of Tambaram1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Birla Planetarium.

    Also nearby: Tiruvottiyūr, Madhavaram.

  2. 2

    Puducherry, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south of Tambaram3 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Vellore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km west of Tambaram3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ambattur, India

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Tambaram1 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Avadi, India

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north of Tambaram1 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Gundupālaiyam, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south of Tambaram3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Tirupati, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Tambaram3 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Rānipet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km west of Tambaram2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Kanchipuram, India

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km west of Tambaram1 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Cuddalore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Tambaram4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Chittoor, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Tambaram3 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Tiruvannamalai, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-west of Tambaram4 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Villupuram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Tambaram4 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Tambaram to Chennai

A realistic pace for Chennai, 24 km from Tambaram. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Tambaram
  2. 09:05Arrive in Chennai (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Birla Planetarium
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chennai
  6. 15:05Head back to Tambaram
  7. 15:40Home in Tambaram

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tambaram?
The best day trips from Tambaram are Chennai, Puducherry, Vellore, Ambattur, Avadi. The closest is Ambattur, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tambaram?
Ambattur is the closest, 20 km north of Tambaram, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tambaram?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Tambaram: Ambattur (30 min), Avadi (30 min), Chennai (35 min), Kanchipuram (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Tambaram for a day out?
Chennai is the largest city in day-trip range, 24 km north-east of Tambaram and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tambaram?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tiruvannamalai at 138 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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