There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Arkalgūd by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Shantigrama
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Shantigramatrain 06583
10h 22m₹1,399–4,412Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Yasvantpur Jntrain 12540
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Mavinkeretrain 16207
12h 30m₹1,259–4,312Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Sakleshpur, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Sakleshpur, Karnataka
- Take the taxi from Sakleshpur, Karnataka to Arkalgūdtaxi
11h 36m₹2,212–3,239Drive 514.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Arkalgūdcar 514.1 km
7h 11m₹5,782–8,352Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Arkalgūdtaxi 514.1 km
7h 11m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Mysore, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane MAA - MYQ
- Take the train from Mysore Jn to Hole Narsipurtrain
6h 26m₹6,593–23,672Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridgebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Hassan - Bypassbus
15h 26m₹1,842–3,642Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Arkalgūdtaxi
5h 29m₹10,013–17,772Fly to Bajpe Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from Pumpwell to Sakleshpurabus
- Take the taxi from Sakleshpura to Arkalgūdtaxi
7h 36m₹7,903–14,082Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Channarayapatnatrain
- Take the taxi from Channarayapatna to Arkalgūdtaxi
8h 21m₹5,643–9,374Fly to Shivamogga, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the train from Shimoga Town to Arsikere Jntrain
- Take the train from Arsikere Jn to Mavinkeretrain
8h 36m₹5,233–8,822
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Arkalgūd is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Arkalgūd is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Arkalgūd. However, there are services departing from Chennai Madhavaram and arriving at FlixBus Hassan - Bypass via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass and FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Arkalgūd. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Shantigrama via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Chennai and Arkalgūd is 567 km. The road distance is 514.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arkalgūd without a car is to train via Shantigrama which takes 10h 22m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Chennai to Arkalgūd, including transfers.
Chennai to Arkalgūd bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai to Arkalgūd train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arkalgūd is to train via Shantigrama which takes 10h 22m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,700 and takes 15h 26m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Arkalgūd, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Arkalgūd via Ksr Bengaluru and Shantigrama in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Arkalgūd via Tirupati, FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge, and FlixBus Hassan - Bypass in around 15h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,700
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Shantigrama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Mysore Jn to Hole Narsipur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Perambur to Yasvantpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Mavinkere
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Channarayapatna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Shimoga Town to Arsikere Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Arsikere Jn to Mavinkere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Sakleshpur, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,800
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Hassan - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–950
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹490–950
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Pumpwell to Sakleshpura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–340
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹65–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹65–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–14,000
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 Arkalgūd bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupati station.
Chennai to Arkalgūd train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Arkalgūd is 514 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Chennai to Arkalgūd.
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