There are 5 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₹789–1,727Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
8h 41m₹424–3,917Drive 259.1 km
- Drive from Arcot to Karaikalcar 259.1 km
4h 5m₹2,931–4,234Taxi
- 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₹1,087–3,521
Arcot to Karaikal by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Karaikal is to bus and train which costs ₹420 - ₹4,000 and takes 8h 41m.
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.
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 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 59+ 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–420
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–230
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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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