There are 4 ways to get from Royapettah to Arakkonam by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Chennai Central
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
1h 38m₹151–1,125Drive 77.3 km
- Drive from Royapettah to Arakkonamcar 77.3 km
1h 13m₹874–1,262Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royapettah to Arakkonamtaxi 77.3 km
1h 13m₹1,800–2,200Train
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonamtrain 06727 / ...
1h 48m₹151–1,125
Royapettah to Arakkonam by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royapettah to Arakkonam is to train via Chennai Central which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Royapettah to Arakkonam is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct train from Royapettah to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Thousand Lights and arriving at Arakkonam via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Royapettah and Arakkonam is 73 km. The road distance is 77.3 km.
The best way to get from Royapettah to Arakkonam without a car is to train via Chennai Central which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Royapettah to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Royapettah to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Royapettah to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royapettah to Arakkonam is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Royapettah to Arakkonam.
There are seven+ hotels available in Arakkonam.
What companies run services between Royapettah, India and Arakkonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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