There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain 12292 / ...
1h 44m₹555–1,602Line 15 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedubus 15
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
3h 14m₹248–577Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
2h 30m₹250–600Drive 116.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Arcotcar 116.2 km
1h 41m₹1,310–1,892Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Arcottaxi 116.2 km
1h 41m₹2,900–3,600
Chennai to Arcot by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Arcot is to line 15 bus and bus which costs ₹240 - ₹600 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Arcot is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Chennai and Arcot is 116 km. The road distance is 116.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Chennai to Arcot, including transfers.
Chennai to Arcot bus services, operated by Sankara Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arcot is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹250 - ₹600 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Arcot, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Sankara Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus India also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Website
- Sankara Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sankara Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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 to Arcot bus services, operated by Sankara Travels, arrive at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Walajah Road Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Arcot is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Chennai to Arcot.
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