There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Arakkonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain 09420 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
6h 3m₹306–2,442Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Arakkonamtrain 09420 / ...
8h 28m₹220–1,700Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
6h 50mDrive 209.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Arakkonamcar 209.1 km
3h 20m₹2,357–3,405Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Arakkonamtaxi 209.1 km
3h 20m₹3,300–4,000
Chidambaram to Arakkonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Arakkonam is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Arakkonam is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Arakkonam. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Arakkonam is 258 km. The road distance is 209.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Arakkonam without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Chidambaram to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Arakkonam is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chidambaram to Arakkonam.
There are six+ hotels available in Arakkonam.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Arakkonam, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Arakkonam via Chengalpattu in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Chidambaram to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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