There are 4 ways to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam by train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
4h 10m₹932–2,289Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
5h 22m₹384–3,617Drive 175.8 km
- Drive from Arcot to Virudhachalamcar 175.8 km
2h 38m₹1,705–2,463Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Virudhachalamtaxi 175.8 km
2h 38m₹4,400–5,500
Arcot to Virudhachalam by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam is to bus and train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,700 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Arcot and Virudhachalam is 230 km. The road distance is 175.8 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Arcot to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
Arcot to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Virudhachalam is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Arcot to Virudhachalam.
There are six+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Virudhachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–420
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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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