There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Arakkonam by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jntrain 11006 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonamtrain 18190 / ...
4h 44m₹300–2,369Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
5h 5m₹180–1,400Drive 143.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Arakkonamcar 143.1 km
2h 19m₹1,606–2,319Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Arakkonamtaxi 143.1 km
2h 19m₹2,400–2,900
Puducherry to Arakkonam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Arakkonam is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Arakkonam is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Arakkonam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Puducherry and Arakkonam is 259 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Arakkonam without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Puducherry to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Arakkonam is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Puducherry to Arakkonam.
There are nine+ hotels available in Arakkonam.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Arakkonam, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Arakkonam via Katpadi Jn in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Pondicherry to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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