There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vellore Canttrain 11006 / ...
3h 20m₹926–2,242Bus via Chennai
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
5h 36m₹360–1,237Drive 135.3 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Arcotcar 135.3 km
2h 11m₹1,537–2,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Arcottaxi 135.3 km
2h 11m₹3,400–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Chengalpattu Toll Gatebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4301
5h 58m₹543–2,245
Puducherry to Arcot by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Arcot is to bus via Chennai which costs ₹360 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Arcot is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Vellore Cant via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Puducherry and Arcot is 214 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Puducherry to Arcot, including transfers.
Puducherry to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Arcot is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs ₹360 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Arcot, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Vellore Cant 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Arcot is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Puducherry to Arcot.
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