There are 5 ways to get from Tirumala to Arcot by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Vellorebus
3h 57m₹536–1,255Bus via Renigunta Jn
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Vellorebus
5h 33m₹345–1,890Train, line 12601 train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonamtrain 16054 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Walajah Road Jntrain 12292 / ...
4h 9m₹710–2,740Drive 120.4 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Arcotcar 120.4 km
2h 11m₹1,347–1,945Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Arcottaxi 120.4 km
2h 11m₹3,000–3,700
Tirumala to Arcot by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Arcot is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Tirumala and Arcot is 151 km. The road distance is 120.4 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Arcot without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Tirumala to Arcot, including transfers.
Tirumala to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Arcot is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train and line 12601 train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,800 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Arcot, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Vellore 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹85–700 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupati to Arcot via Renigunta, Renigunta Jn, Arakkonam, and Walajah Road Jn in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Arakkonam to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
A.S Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 95 02 65 61 89
PS Cabs
- Phone
- +91 83 74 43 88 26
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Booking & Getting There
Tirumala to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Tirumala to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Arcot is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Tirumala to Arcot.
There are 86+ hotels available in Arcot.