There are 4 ways to get from Bengaluru to Arunachala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bangalore to Tiruvannamalaibus Bangalore - Tiruvannamalai
4h 47m₹601–1,565Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruvannamalaitrain 11005
8h 20m₹398–1,924Drive 201.7 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Arunachalacar 201.7 km
3h 6m₹2,290–3,307Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Arunachalataxi 201.7 km
3h 6m₹4,900–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Arunachala is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Arunachala is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Bangalore and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Krishnarajapurm and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Arunachala is 208 km. The road distance is 201.7 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Arunachala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Bengaluru to Arunachala, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Arunachala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Bangalore station.
Bengaluru to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Arunachala is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Arunachala, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Bangalore to Tiruvannamalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruvannamalai 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Arunachala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Bengaluru to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Arunachala is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Bengaluru to Arunachala.
There are 492+ hotels available in Arunachala.