There are 5 ways to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12605 / ...
6h 20m₹282–2,238Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
8h 34m₹684–1,912Drive 175.8 km
- Drive from Arcot to Virudhachalamcar 175.8 km
2h 38m₹1,982–2,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Virudhachalamtaxi 175.8 km
2h 38m₹4,400–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ranipet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
8h 44m
Arcot to Virudhachalam by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Virudhachalam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Arcot and Virudhachalam is 233 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 6h 20m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Arcot to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Arcot to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Vridhachalam Jn via Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Vellore Cant, and Villupuram Jn in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Virudhachalam via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Arcot to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Virudhachalam is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Arcot to Virudhachalam.
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