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How to get fromArcot to Puducherryby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcot to Puducherry by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Pondicherrytrain train 11005 / ...
    4h 37m
    ₹922–2,289

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus bus FlixBus IN4301
    2. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain train 16115 / ...
    6h 35m
    ₹374–3,617

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagarbus bus FlixBus IN4301
    2. Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherrybus bus
    5h 23m
    ₹778–2,449

  4. Drive  134.9 km

    1. Drive from Arcot to Puducherrycar car 134.9 km
    2h 10m
    ₹1,525–2,202

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arcot to Puducherrytaxi taxi 134.9 km
    2h 10m
    ₹3,400–4,100

  6. Bus via Chengalpattu

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Tollbus bus FlixBus IN4301
    2. Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Pondicherry Bus standbus bus
    5h 44m
    ₹536–2,205

Arcot to Puducherry by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Arcot, India and Puducherry, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Pondicherry 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Pondicherry via Maraimalai Nagar in around 5h 23m.

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