There are 6 ways to get from Ongole to Arunachala by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ongole to Tiruvannamalaitrain 22605 / ...
8h 18m₹455–2,428Bus
- Take the bus from Ongole to Chittoorbus
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Thiruvannamalaibus
8h 45m₹822–2,845Drive 427.6 km
- Drive from Ongole to Arunachalacar 427.6 km
6h 27m₹4,838–6,988Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ongole to Arunachalataxi 427.6 km
6h 27m₹7,000–8,500Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Ongole to Katpadi Jntrain 03251 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16853 / ...
11h 5m₹561–3,271Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalanibus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
- Take the bus from Vadapalani to Tiruvannamalaibus
11h 20m₹1,043–4,150
Ongole to Arunachala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ongole to Arunachala is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ongole to Arunachala is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ongole to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Ongole and arriving at Thiruvannamalai via Chittoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ongole to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Ongole and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Ongole and Arunachala is 512 km. The road distance is 427.6 km.
The best way to get from Ongole to Arunachala without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Ongole to Arunachala, including transfers.
Ongole to Arunachala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Ongole station.
Ongole to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ongole station.
The best way to get from Ongole to Arunachala is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Ongole, India and Arunachala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ongole to Tiruvannamalai 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ongole to Thiruvannamalai via Chittoor in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ongole to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Ongole to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ongole to Chittoor
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹700–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Ongole to Arunachala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Chittoor station.
Ongole to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ongole to Arunachala is 428 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Ongole to Arunachala.
There are 496+ hotels available in Arunachala.