There are 6 ways to get from Chennai 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 / ...
4h 53m₹454–2,480Bus via Vellore
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalaibus
5h 45m₹227–992Bus
- Take the bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalaibus
5h 32m₹584–2,743Drive 184.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Arunachalacar 184.4 km
2h 54m₹2,074–2,996Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Arunachalataxi 184.4 km
2h 54m₹4,100–5,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Potheri Halttrain 06721 / ...
- Take the bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalaibus
5h 37m₹622–3,639
Chennai to Arunachala by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Arunachala is to bus via Vellore which costs ₹220 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Arunachala is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai station to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Meenambakkam station and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Chennai and Arunachala is 225 km. The road distance is 184.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arunachala without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chennai to Arunachala, including transfers.
Chennai to Arunachala bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Meenambakkam station.
Chennai to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arunachala is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Arunachala via Katpadi Jn and Tiruvannamalai in around 4h 53m. 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Fort to Potheri Halt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- v2ktravels.com
Bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- https://www.v2ktravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
Bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,700
- Website
- https://www.v2ktravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹500–2,700
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
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 Arunachala bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Chennai to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Arunachala is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Chennai to Arunachala.
There are 486+ hotels available in Arunachala.