There are 5 ways to get from Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vandalur to Arakkonamtrain 40901 / ...
2h 42m₹140–1,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
- Take the bus from Kancheepuram to Arakonambus
3h 15m₹69–1,271Drive 64.5 km
- Drive from Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonamcar 64.5 km
1h 18m₹728–1,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonamtaxi 64.5 km
1h 18m₹1,400–1,700Line 06722 train, train
- Take the train from Vandalur to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
3h 9m₹248–2,009
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam is to bus which costs ₹65 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal and arriving at Arakonam via Kancheepuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vandalur and arriving at Arakkonam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Vandalur Zoo and Arakkonam is 97 km. The road distance is 64.5 km.
The best way to get from Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
The train from Vandalur to Arakkonam takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal station.
Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vandalur station.
The best way to get from Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹65 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Vandalur Zoo, India and Arakkonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vandalur to Arakkonam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vandalur Zoo to Arakonam via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal, FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand, and Kancheepuram in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vandalur to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Vandalur to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kancheepuram to Arakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹26–650
- Website
- TNSTC
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More Questions & Answers
Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand station.
Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam is 64 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Vandalur Zoo to Arakkonam.
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