There are 3 ways to get from Arakkonam to Puducherry by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
- ₹278–2,183
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train 6h 30m • 1 change
- ₹154–1,179
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train 4h 45m • Direct
- ₹256–2,073
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train 5h • 1 change
Drive 142.8 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to Puducherrycar 142.8 km
2h 18m₹1,391–2,008Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Puducherrytaxi 142.8 km
2h 18m₹2,400–2,900
Arakkonam to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arakkonam and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Arakkonam and Puducherry is 210 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Arakkonam to Pondicherry takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Arakkonam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
Arakkonam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to Puducherry is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Arakkonam to Puducherry.
There are 1155+ hotels available in Puducherry.
What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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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