There are 8 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Arcot by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Canttrain 07436
9h 12m₹365–2,810Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12606 / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Vellorebus Tiruchirapalli - Vellore
10h 37m₹800–3,459Drive 354.6 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Arcotcar 354.6 km
5h 18m₹3,994–5,769Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Arcottaxi 354.6 km
5h 18m₹8,500–11,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
5h 41m₹7,108–10,673Train, bus via Ambur
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Amburtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
10h 37m₹570–3,219Bus
- Take the bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4306 / ...
16h 31m₹630–1,684Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
6h 52m₹6,409–9,259
Kāraikkudi to Arcot by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 16h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Arcot is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Karaikudi and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Vellore Cant via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Arcot is 447 km. The road distance is 354.6 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Kāraikkudi to Arcot, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Karaikudi station.
Kāraikkudi to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Arcot is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 16h 31m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Arcot, India?
You can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Vridhachalam Jn, Vellore Cant, and Vellore, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karaikudi to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Chennai Kalainagar and FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal in around 16h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
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 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 Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once 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 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 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 Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Once 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
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹500–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Kāraikkudi to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Arcot is 355 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Arcot.
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