There are 8 ways to get from Ballari to Arunachala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
11h 37m₹685–4,303Train via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Yasvantpur Jntrain 16591 / ...
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 11005
13h 55m₹607–3,722Bus
- Take the bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Tiruvannamalaibus Bangalore - Tiruvannamalai
13h 17m₹1,044–2,729Drive 466 km
- Drive from Ballari to Arunachalacar 466 km
6h 52m₹5,242–7,571Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballari to Arunachalataxi 466 km
6h 52m₹9,000–12,000Fly from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane VDY - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
11h 13m₹3,943–25,621Bus via Chittoor
- Take the bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Chitoorbus
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Thiruvannamalaibus
13h 24m₹829–2,729Train, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalaitrain
12h 7m₹5,438–17,608
Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballari to Arunachala is to bus via Chittoor which costs ₹800 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ballari to Arunachala is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballari to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Ballari and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Bangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballari to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Bellary Jn and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Arakkonam and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Ballari and Arunachala is 585 km. The road distance is 466 km.
The best way to get from Ballari to Arunachala without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Ballari to Arunachala, including transfers.
Ballari to Arunachala bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Ballari station.
Ballari to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bellary Jn station.
The best way to get from Ballari to Arunachala is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Ballari, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a train from Bellary Jn to Arunachala via Arakkonam, Katpadi Jn, and Tiruvannamalai in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballari to Arunachala via Kempegowda B.S., Bangalore, and Tiruvannamalai in around 13h 17m.
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–21,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bellary Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Arakkonam to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- 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 Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- 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 Bellary Jn to Yasvantpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda to Chitoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹290–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chittoor to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballari to Arunachala bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda B.S. station.
Ballari to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballari to Arunachala is 466 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Ballari to Arunachala.
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