There are 4 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₹555–1,602Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
2h 40m₹250–750Drive 116.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Arcotcar 116.2 km
1h 41m₹1,304–1,883Taxi
- 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 bus which costs ₹250 - ₹750 and takes 2h 40m.
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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
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 Pranav Nandhan Roadlines, 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 - ₹750 and takes 2h 40m.
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, Pranav Nandhan Roadlines operates a bus from Chennai to Arcot hourly, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Nine 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
- Website
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam 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
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–750
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Website
- Gee Pee Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gee Pee Travels
- Website
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- SPT Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SPT Tours and 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Arcot bus services, operated by Pranav Nandhan Roadlines, 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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