There are 4 ways to get from Arakkonam to Puducherry by train, car, or taxi
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Train, line 06799 train
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherrytrain
4h 43m₹392–3,162Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
5h₹180–1,400Drive 146.2 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to Puducherrycar 146.2 km
2h 22m₹1,648–2,380Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Puducherrytaxi 146.2 km
2h 22m₹2,400–3,000
Arakkonam to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arakkonam and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Arakkonam and Puducherry is 210 km. The road distance is 146.2 km.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Puducherry without a car is to train and line 06799 train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Arakkonam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Arakkonam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
Arakkonam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to Puducherry is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Arakkonam to Puducherry.
There are 1198+ hotels available in Puducherry.
What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a train from Arakkonam to Pondicherry via Chengalpattu and Villupuram Jn in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Arakkonam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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