There are 7 ways to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22661 / ...
8h 35m₹1,112–3,789Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
10h 52m₹456–2,037Drive 353.5 km
- Drive from Arcot to Kāraikkudicar 353.5 km
5h 20m₹3,437–4,964Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Kāraikkuditaxi 353.5 km
5h 20m₹8,500–11,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
8h 13mBus, train via Virudhachalam
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Townbus
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain
9h 33m₹553–3,212Bus
- Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Karaikudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
12h 3m
Arcot to Kāraikkudi by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi is to bus and train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Arcot and arriving at Karaikudi via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Arcot and Kāraikkudi is 444 km. The road distance is 353.5 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Arcot to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Arcot to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by KBS Luxury Bus, depart from Arcot 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 8h 35m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Arcot to Karaikkudi Jn via Vellore Cant and Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcot to Karaikudi via Chennai in around 12h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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 Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- SVG Grand Connect
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- SVG Grand Connect
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- SVG Grand Connect
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- SRBT Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SRBT Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SRBT Travels
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97875 24434
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kingfisher Connect
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kingfisher Connect
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kingfisher Connect
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–390
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- KVN Tourism and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- KVN Tourism and Travels
- Website
- Rithish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rithish Travels
- Website
- Sree Kannathal Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sree Kannathal Travels
- Website
- New SKN Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- New SKN Tours & Travels
- Website
- Vairam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Vairam Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- THIRU Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- THIRU Travels
- Website
- New Sp Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- New Sp 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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Booking & Getting There
Arcot to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by KBS Luxury Bus, arrive at Chennai station.
Arcot to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam 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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