There are 5 ways to get from Karur to Arunachala by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
6h 29m₹595–3,733Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16188 / ...
- Take the bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalaibus
6h 37m₹275–1,783Drive 207.3 km
- Drive from Karur to Arunachalacar 207.3 km
3h 21m₹2,355–3,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Arunachalataxi 207.3 km
3h 21m₹3,500–4,200Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalaibus
7h 55m₹536–1,506
Karur to Arunachala by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Arunachala is to train and bus which costs ₹270 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Arunachala is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass and arriving at Thiruvannamalai via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Tiruchchirapali and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Karur and Arunachala is 324 km. The road distance is 207.3 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Arunachala without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Karur to Arunachala, including transfers.
Karur to Arunachala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass station.
Karur to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Arunachala is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a train from Karur to Arunachala via Tiruchchirapali, Villupuram Jn, and Tiruvannamalai in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass to Thiruvannamalai via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Madurai in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Karur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Arunachala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Karur to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Arunachala is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Karur to Arunachala.
There are 492+ hotels available in Arunachala.