There are 7 ways to get from Arcot to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapetbus FlixBus IN4306 / ...
- Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus
6h 56m₹787–1,721Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Townbus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
8h 27m₹413–2,012Drive 259.1 km
- Drive from Arcot to Karaikalcar 259.1 km
4h 5m₹2,534–3,660Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Karaikaltaxi 259.1 km
4h 5m₹6,000–8,000Bus, train via Kanchipuram
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
9h 7m₹1,087–3,521Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
9h 12m₹448–2,187Bus, train via Pallāvaram
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
11h 19m₹489–2,309
Arcot to Karaikal by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Karaikal is to bus and train which costs ₹410 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Nagore via Saidapet Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Arcot and Karaikal is 415 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Arcot to Karaikal, including transfers.
Arcot to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Arcot to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Karaikal is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Arcot to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Karaikal via FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet, Saidapet Court, and Nagore in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–390
- 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 - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–490
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Saidapet Court to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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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