There are 5 ways to get from Arcot to Chennai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain 12291 / ...
1h 38m₹536–1,568Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN4308A / ...
2h 55m₹250–2,900Drive 115.7 km
- Drive from Arcot to Chennaicar 115.7 km
1h 42m₹1,295–1,871Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Chennaitaxi 115.7 km
1h 42m₹2,900–3,500Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Guindy SIPCOT (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Guindy SIPCOTbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
3h 9m₹289–600
Arcot to Chennai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Chennai is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Guindy SIPCOT which costs ₹280 - ₹600 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Chennai is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Arcot and Chennai is 110 km. The road distance is 115.7 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Arcot to Chennai, including transfers.
Arcot to Chennai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Arcot to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Walajah Road Jn station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Chennai is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,900 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹250–550 and the journey takes 2h 55m. 11 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Guindy SIPCOT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–750
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Arcot to Chennai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station.
Arcot to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Chennai is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Arcot to Chennai.
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