There are 4 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
1h 53m₹1,928–3,182Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Park to Walajabadtrain 40701 / ...
2h 38m₹836–1,941Drive 79.3 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkamcar 79.3 km
1h 14m₹896–1,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkamtaxi 79.3 km
1h 14m₹1,800–2,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam is to drive which costs ₹850 - ₹1,300 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Walajabad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Arapakkam is 89 km. The road distance is 79.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam without a car is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Park station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,000 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Arapakkam, India?
VKV Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,300 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Park to Walajabad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Park to Walajabad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Walajabad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Arapakkam.
There are 86+ hotels available in Arapakkam.