There are 4 ways to get from Arcot to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 40001 train
best- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain 12291 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
2h 50m₹746–3,318Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyurbus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
3h 25m₹270–650Drive 95.6 km
- Drive from Arcot to Tambaramcar 95.6 km
1h 28m₹1,079–1,559Taxi
- 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 ₹270 - ₹650 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Tambaram is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyur. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
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 140 km. The road distance is 95.6 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Tambaram without a car is to train and line 40001 train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Arcot to Tambaram, including transfers.
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 train and line 40001 train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹270 - ₹650 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Tambaram, India?
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. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Irumbuliyur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹270–650 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- 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 - Irumbuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- 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 - Irumbuliyur 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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