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 12676 / ...
1h 26m₹536–1,568Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ranipet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2h 55m₹250–550Drive 115.7 km
- Drive from Arcot to Chennaicar 115.7 km
1h 42m₹1,302–1,880Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Chennaitaxi 115.7 km
1h 42m₹2,900–3,500Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
3h 1m₹254–572
Arcot to Chennai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Chennai is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank which costs ₹250 - ₹600 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Chennai is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every three 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 26m.
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 26m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Arcot to Chennai, including transfers.
Arcot to Chennai bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, depart from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu 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 26m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹250 - ₹550 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 16m. Alternatively, Mrp Travels operates a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 2h 55m. FlixBus India also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Chennai bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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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