There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Arcot by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
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Bus via Chennai
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
6h 35m₹782–1,707Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellore Canttrain 17408
9h 51m₹342–2,637Drive 257.9 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Arcotcar 257.9 km
4h 3m₹2,900–4,188Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Arcottaxi 257.9 km
4h 3m₹6,000–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4309
11h 8m₹501–2,401Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
11h 22m
Karaikal to Arcot by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Arcot is to bus via Chennai which costs ₹750 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Arcot is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Vellore Cant via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Karaikal and Arcot is 424 km. The road distance is 257.9 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Arcot without a car is to bus via Chennai which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Karaikal to Arcot, including transfers.
Karaikal to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Arcot is to bus via Chennai which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Arcot, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvarur Jn, Vellore Cant, and Vellore, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Karaikal to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Arcot is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Karaikal to Arcot.
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