There are 4 ways to get from Arakkonam to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Puliyamangalam to Hindu Collegetrain 43402 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
7h 24m₹675–2,185Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain 11017
9h 30m₹260–2,100Drive 273 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to Karaikalcar 273 km
4h 19m₹3,080–4,448Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Karaikaltaxi 273 km
4h 19m₹4,300–5,500
Arakkonam to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arakkonam and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Arakkonam and Karaikal is 387 km. The road distance is 273 km.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Karaikal without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Arakkonam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Arakkonam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
Arakkonam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to Karaikal is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Arakkonam to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Puliyamangalam to Hindu College
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Arakkonam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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