There are 5 ways to get from Padappai to Arakkonam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
- Take the bus from Kancheepuram to Arakonambus
2h 35m₹57–1,264Line 40518 train, train
- Take the train from Perungulattur to Chennai Parktrain 40518 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
2h 51m₹248–2,643Drive 58.7 km
- Drive from Padappai to Arakkonamcar 58.7 km
1h 4m₹575–830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padappai to Arakkonamtaxi 58.7 km
1h 4m₹1,300–1,600Train
- Take the train from Perungulattur to Arakkonamtrain 40901 / ...
3h 44m₹148–1,693
Padappai to Arakkonam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padappai to Arakkonam is to bus which costs ₹55 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Padappai to Arakkonam is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ₹550 - ₹850.
No, there is no direct bus from Padappai to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai and arriving at Arakonam via Kancheepuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Padappai to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Perungulattur and arriving at Arakkonam via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Padappai and Arakkonam is 71 km. The road distance is 58.7 km.
The best way to get from Padappai to Arakkonam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹55 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Padappai to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Padappai to Arakkonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai station.
Padappai to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perungulattur station.
The best way to get from Padappai to Arakkonam is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹55 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can line 40518 train and train, which costs ₹240 - ₹2,700 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Padappai, India and Arakkonam, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai to Arakonam via FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand and Kancheepuram in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai to Arakkonam via FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur, Perungulattur, Chennai Park, and Chennai Central in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perungulattur to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Perungulattur to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kancheepuram to Arakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹23–650
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
Padappai to Arakkonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand station.
Padappai to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padappai to Arakkonam is 59 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Padappai to Arakkonam.
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