There are 6 ways to get from Ambur to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
8h 2m₹877–2,021Train via Arakkonam
cheapest- Take the train from Ambur to Arakkonamtrain 22626 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain 11017
11h 58m₹408–3,234Train
- Take the train from Ambur to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain
10h 18m₹466–3,716Drive 310.7 km
- Drive from Ambur to Karaikalcar 310.7 km
4h 51m₹3,493–5,046Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Karaikaltaxi 310.7 km
4h 51m₹7,500–9,500Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jntrain 11005
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
12h 48m₹488–3,811
Ambur to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Karaikal is to train via Arakkonam which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Ambur and arriving at Karaikal via Katpadi Jn and Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between Ambur and Karaikal is 488 km. The road distance is 310.7 km.
The best way to get from Ambur to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Ambur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Ambur to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand station.
Ambur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambur station.
The best way to get from Ambur to Karaikal is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Ambur, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to Karaikal via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambur to Karaikal via Katpadi Jn and Thiruvarur Jn in around 10h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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 Ambur to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Arakkonam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Ambur to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Ambur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambur to Karaikal is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Ambur to Karaikal.
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