There are 5 ways to get from Kātpādi to Arunachala by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16853 / ...
1h 45m₹301–1,279Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalaibus
1h 50m₹341–976Drive 89.4 km
- Drive from Kātpādi to Arunachalacar 89.4 km
1h 18m₹869–1,255Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kātpādi to Arunachalataxi 89.4 km
1h 18m₹2,300–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Tiruvannamalaibus Katpadi Tamil Nadu - Tiruvannamalai
1h 57m₹559–1,565
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kātpādi to Arunachala is to bus via Vellore which costs ₹340 - ₹1,000 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kātpādi to Arunachala is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kātpādi to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Thiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kātpādi to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Kātpādi and Arunachala is 95 km. The road distance is 89.4 km.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Arunachala without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Kātpādi to Arunachala, including transfers.
Kātpādi to Arunachala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Kātpādi to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Arunachala is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Vellore, which costs ₹340 - ₹1,000 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India and Arunachala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹65–650 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kātpādi to Arunachala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thiruvannamalai station.
Kātpādi to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kātpādi to Arunachala is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Kātpādi to Arunachala.
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