There are 4 ways to get from Velachery to Arakkonam by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Line 119 bus, subway, train
best- Take the bus from Velachery Vijayanagar to Little Mountbus 119
- Take the subway from Little Mount to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metrosubway
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
2h 13m₹166–1,162Drive 76.1 km
- Drive from Velachery to Arakkonamcar 76.1 km
1h 14m₹857–1,238Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velachery to Arakkonamtaxi 76.1 km
1h 14m₹1,700–2,200Train
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonamtrain 06727 / ...
2h 23m₹166–1,162
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velachery to Arakkonam is to line 119 bus and subway and train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Velachery to Arakkonam is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct train from Velachery to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Little Mount and arriving at Arakkonam via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Velachery and Arakkonam is 90 km. The road distance is 76.1 km.
The best way to get from Velachery to Arakkonam without a car is to line 119 bus and subway and train which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Velachery to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Velachery to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Velachery to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velachery to Arakkonam is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Velachery to Arakkonam.
There are seven+ hotels available in Arakkonam.
What companies run services between Velachery, India and Arakkonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonam every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Little Mount to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–35
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- 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
- 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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Velachery Vijayanagar to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–28
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–17
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–25
- A/C Service
- ₹23–28
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,200
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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