There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Arunachalapuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Arantangitrain 20683
9h 17m₹776–3,384Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
9h 23mDrive 389.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Arunachalapuramcar 389.7 km
6h 14m₹4,400–6,355Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Arunachalapuramtaxi 389.7 km
6h 14m₹8,500–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ayinguditrain
7h 11m₹6,693–10,952Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Ayinguditrain 06197
11h 20m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Arunachalapuram is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Arunachalapuram is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Arunachalapuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Arunachalapuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Arantangi via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Chennai and Arunachalapuram is 458 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arunachalapuram without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Chennai to Arunachalapuram, including transfers.
Chennai to Arunachalapuram bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Arunachalapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arunachalapuram is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Arunachalapuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Arantangi 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 13m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Karaikkudi Jn to Ayingudi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Ayingudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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 Arunachalapuram bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Arunachalapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arantangi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Arunachalapuram is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Chennai to Arunachalapuram.
There are three+ hotels available in Arunachalapuram.