There are 4 ways to get from Arcot to Tambaram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
2h 30m₹230–490Train, line 40001 train
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain 12291 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
2h 50m₹746–3,318Drive 95.6 km
- Drive from Arcot to Tambaramcar 95.6 km
1h 28m₹931–1,344Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Tambaramtaxi 95.6 km
1h 28m₹2,400–3,000
Arcot to Tambaram by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹230 - ₹490 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Tambaram is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm via Perambur and Chennai Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Arcot and Tambaram is 101 km. The road distance is 95.6 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Tambaram without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹230 - ₹490.
The bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Arcot to Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Arcot to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Walajah Road Jn station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Tambaram is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹230 - ₹490. Alternatively, you can train and line 40001 train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,400 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Tambaram, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–490 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arcot to Tambaram Sntrm via Walajah Road Jn, Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Chennai Park in around 2h 50m.
- 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
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–490
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–3,000
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 Tambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Arcot to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Tambaram is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Arcot to Tambaram.
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