There are 6 ways to get from Arunachala to Chennai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Katpadi Jntrain 16870 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
4h 10m₹457–2,498Bus via Vellore
cheapest- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Vellorebus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
4h 46m₹230–982Drive 185.4 km
- Drive from Arunachala to Chennaicar 185.4 km
2h 53m₹2,086–3,013Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arunachala to Chennaitaxi 185.4 km
2h 53m₹4,100–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus
4h 53m₹584–2,738Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Srm Universitybus
- Take the train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Forttrain 06722 / ...
5h 14m₹669–3,643
Arunachala to Chennai by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arunachala to Chennai is to bus via Vellore which costs ₹230 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Arunachala to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Arunachala to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvannamalai and arriving at Chennai Madhavaram via Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Arunachala to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Perambur via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Arunachala and Chennai is 220 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Arunachala to Chennai, including transfers.
Arunachala to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thiruvannamalai station.
Arunachala to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Chennai is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Vellore, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Arunachala, India and Chennai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Arunachala to Perambur via Tiruvannamalai and Katpadi Jn in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvannamalai to Chennai Madhavaram via Vellore and Tirupati in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- v2ktravels.com
Bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- https://www.v2ktravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
Bus from Tiruvannamalai to Srm University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- https://www.v2ktravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arunachala to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Arunachala to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arunachala to Chennai is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Arunachala to Chennai.
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