There are 8 ways to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypassbus
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain
10h 8m₹1,227–4,721Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
10h 43m₹459–2,038Drive 353.5 km
- Drive from Arcot to Kāraikkudicar 353.5 km
5h 20m₹3,982–5,751Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Kāraikkuditaxi 353.5 km
5h 20m₹8,500–11,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
7h 42m₹6,413–9,252Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain
10h 49m₹462–3,738Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Ambur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
11h 30m₹572–3,250Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
14h 26m
Arcot to Kāraikkudi by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi is to bus and train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Karaikudi via Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Devakottai Road via Villupuram Jn and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between Arcot and Kāraikkudi is 464 km. The road distance is 353.5 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi without a car is to bus and train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Arcot to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 26m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Devakottai Road via Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Vellore Cant, Villupuram Jn, and Vridhachalam Jn in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Karaikudi via Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, and Ramnad in around 14h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ambur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–230
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–800
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ramnad to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Kāraikkudi is 354 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Arcot to Kāraikkudi.
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