There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Arcot by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillarbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
6h 44m₹782–1,707Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Chengalpattutrain 16176 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4301
8h 33m₹420–1,978Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jntrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kannamangalamtrain 16854 / ...
6h 55m₹1,065–3,409Drive 257.9 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Arcotcar 257.9 km
4h 3m₹2,918–4,215Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Arcottaxi 257.9 km
4h 3m₹6,000–8,000
Karaikal to Arcot by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Arcot is to train and bus which costs ₹420 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Arcot is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
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 - Ashok Pillar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Kannamangalam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Karaikal and Arcot is 423 km. The road distance is 257.9 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Arcot without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Arcot, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Nagore, Ashokpillar, and FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Arcot via Villupuram Jn and Kannamangalam in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Kannamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Karaikal to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Nagore to Ashokpillar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Karaikal to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Ashokpillar station.
Karaikal to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram 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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