There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Arunachala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Perambur to Tiruvannamalaitrain 22605 / ...
3h 38m₹347–1,621Bus
- Take the bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalaibus
5h 32m₹584–2,743Drive 184.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Arunachalacar 184.2 km
2h 54m₹2,062–2,979Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Arunachalataxi 184.2 km
2h 54m₹4,100–5,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Potheri Halttrain 40533 / ...
- Take the bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalaibus
5h 40m₹622–3,639
Chennai to Arunachala by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Arunachala is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 38m.
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 Perambur and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Arunachala is 219 km. The road distance is 184.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arunachala without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹340 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 38m 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 Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arunachala is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹340 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Arunachala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Tiruvannamalai 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 36m. 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 Perambur to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chennai Fort to Potheri Halt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- V2K Travels
Bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
Bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹500–2,700
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Arunachala bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Chennai to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruvannamalai 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 479+ hotels available in Arunachala.