There are 5 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Arunachala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16853 / ...
5h₹454–2,480Bus
- Take the bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalaibus
5h 33m₹583–2,742Drive 183.1 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Arunachalacar 183.1 km
2h 52m₹2,066–2,984Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Arunachalataxi 183.1 km
2h 52m₹4,100–4,900Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Potheri Halttrain 06721 / ...
- Take the bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalaibus
5h 39m₹622–3,635
Chennai Central Station to Arunachala by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Arunachala is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Arunachala is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station station to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Meenambakkam station and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Arunachala is 226 km. The road distance is 183.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Arunachala without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Chennai Central Station to Arunachala, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Arunachala bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Meenambakkam station.
Chennai Central Station to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Arunachala is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chennai Central Station to Arunachala via Chennai Central, Katpadi Jn, and Tiruvannamalai in around 5h. Alternatively, V2K Travels operates a bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Park to Potheri Halt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
Bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹500–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Arunachala bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Chennai Central Station to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Arunachala is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Arunachala.
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