There are 6 ways to get from Arcot to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
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Bus via Pallāvaram
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapetbus FlixBus IN4306 / ...
- Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus
6h 56m₹789–1,728Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jntrain 17407
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
10h 10m₹342–2,632Drive 259.1 km
- Drive from Arcot to Karaikalcar 259.1 km
4h 5m₹2,913–4,207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Karaikaltaxi 259.1 km
4h 5m₹6,000–8,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN4309
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
11h 35m₹503–2,419Bus
- Take the bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ranipet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
12h 30m
Arcot to Karaikal by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Karaikal is to bus via Pallāvaram which costs ₹750 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Arcot and Karaikal is 416 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Karaikal without a car is to bus via Pallāvaram 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 train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Karaikal is to bus via Pallāvaram which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 10m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Karaikal via Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Vellore Cant, and Thiruvarur Jn in around 10h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Saidapet Court to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet station.
Arcot to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn 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.