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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 - Mahindra World Citybus bus FlixBus IN4301
    2. Take the bus from Mahendra city to Pondicherrybus bus
    5h 7m
    ₹769–2,417

  4. Drive  134.9 km

    1. Drive from Arcot to Puducherrycar car 134.9 km
    2h 10m
    ₹1,514–2,187

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    6h 33m

Arcot to Puducherry by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹769Cheapest 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 Mahendra city in around 5h 7m.

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