There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Arcot by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus
6h 57m₹417–979Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Canttrain 07436
9h 55m₹390–2,990Train, bus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Amburtrain 12687 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
8h 23m₹460–2,313Drive 392.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Arcotcar 392.8 km
5h 58m₹4,409–6,368Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Arcottaxi 392.8 km
5h 58m₹9,500–12,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
4h 51m₹6,079–9,456Bus via Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
9h 3m
Madurai to Arcot by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹1,000 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Arcot is to fly and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Vellore Cant via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Madurai and Arcot is 411 km. The road distance is 392.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Arcot without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹410 - ₹1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Madurai to Arcot, including transfers.
Madurai to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Arcot is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹410 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Arcot, India?
SETC operates a bus from Madurai to Vellore 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–850 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Vridhachalam Jn, Vellore Cant, and Vellore, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- 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 Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Madurai to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Arcot is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Madurai to Arcot.
There are 90+ hotels available in Arcot.