There are 6 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam by taxi, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
best- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
4h 44m₹7,079–12,083Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Arakkonamtrain 16352 / ...
9h₹370–2,869Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain
8h 24m₹475–3,810Drive 392.4 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Arakkonamcar 392.4 km
5h 52m₹4,427–6,394Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Arakkonamtaxi 392.4 km
5h 52m₹5,500–7,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
5h 55m₹6,380–10,669
Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam is to taxi and fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Arakkonam via Vridhachalam Jn and Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Arakkonam is 594 km. The road distance is 392.4 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Arakkonam.
There are seven+ hotels available in Arakkonam.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Arakkonam, India?
You can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Arakkonam via Vridhachalam Jn and Chengalpattu in around 8h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- 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 Chengalpattu to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–7,000
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