There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), 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.
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 10m₹248–577Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
2h 35m₹250–550Drive 116.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Arcotcar 116.2 km
1h 41m₹1,303–1,882Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Arcottaxi 116.2 km
1h 41m₹2,900–3,600
Chennai to Arcot by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Arcot is to line 15 bus and bus which costs ₹240 - ₹600 and takes 3h 10m.
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 and arriving at Arcot. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
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 SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 - ₹550 and takes 2h 35m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Arcot every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹22–27
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Arcot bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Arcot 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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