There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Arakkonam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
5h 54m₹682–2,312Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Arakkonamtrain 11018
9h 20m₹260–2,100Drive 275 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Arakkonamcar 275 km
4h 18m₹3,102–4,481Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Arakkonamtaxi 275 km
4h 18m₹4,300–5,500
Karaikal to Arakkonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Arakkonam is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Arakkonam is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikal and arriving at Arakkonam. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Karaikal and Arakkonam is 411 km. The road distance is 275 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Arakkonam without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Karaikal to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Karaikal to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
Karaikal to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Arakkonam is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Karaikal to Arakkonam.
There are seven+ hotels available in Arakkonam.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Arakkonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Arakkonam once a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Karaikal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹260–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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