There are 6 ways to get from Arakkonam to IIT Madras by train, subway, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, line 41001 train
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain 12680 / ...
- Take the train from Chintadaripet to Taramanitrain 41001 / ...
3h 35m₹260–1,935Train, subway, line 119 bus via Gandhi Road
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Take the subway from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro to Little Mountsubway
- Take the bus from Little Mount to Gandhi Roadbus 119
3h 36m₹166–1,071Bus
- Take the bus from Arakonam to Kancheepurambus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
6h 10m₹229–1,023Drive 78.5 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to IIT Madrascar 78.5 km
1h 19m₹885–1,279Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to IIT Madrastaxi 78.5 km
1h 19m₹1,800–2,200Train, subway, line 119 bus
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
- Take the subway from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro to Little Mountsubway
- Take the bus from Little Mount to Bharathi Nagarbus 119
3h 46m₹167–1,073
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to IIT Madras is to bus which costs ₹220 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to IIT Madras is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Arakkonam to IIT Madras. However, there are services departing from Arakonam and arriving at Bharathi Nagar via FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand and Sholinganallur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Arakkonam to IIT Madras. However, there are services departing from Arakkonam and arriving at Taramani via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro and Chintadaripet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Arakkonam and IIT Madras is 91 km. The road distance is 78.5 km.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to IIT Madras without a car is to train and line 41001 train which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Arakkonam to IIT Madras, including transfers.
Arakkonam to IIT Madras bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Arakonam station.
Arakkonam to IIT Madras train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to IIT Madras is to train and line 41001 train which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and IIT Madras, India?
You can take a train from Arakkonam to IIT Madras via Chennai Central, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, Government Estate, Chintadaripet, and Taramani in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arakonam to IIT Madras via Kancheepuram, FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand, FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur, Sholinganallur, and Bharathi Nagar in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chintadaripet to Taramani
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–900
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- chennaimetrorail.org
Subway from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–35
- Website
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/
- Schedules at
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/time-table/
Subway from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–35
- Website
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/
- Schedules at
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/time-table/
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Little Mount to Gandhi Road
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–24
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹7–11
- Express Service
- ₹10–14
- Deluxe Service
- ₹15–21
- A/C Service
- ₹9–24
Bus from Little Mount to Bharathi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–26
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–11
- Express Service
- ₹11–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹16–23
- A/C Service
- ₹16–26
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Arakonam to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹26–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–340
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Arakkonam to IIT Madras bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kancheepuram station.
Arakkonam to IIT Madras train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to IIT Madras is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Arakkonam to IIT Madras.
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