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 #2
cheapest- Take the train from Ambur to Arakkonamtrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain 11017
12h 11m₹408–3,234Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Ambur to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Cuddalore Port Jn.train
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain
9h 37m₹446–3,566Drive 310.7 km
- Drive from Ambur to Karaikalcar 310.7 km
4h 51m₹3,516–5,078Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Karaikaltaxi 310.7 km
4h 51m₹7,500–9,500Train
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jntrain 11005
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
11h 29m₹468–3,711
Ambur to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹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 Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
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 via Vellore, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,600 and takes 9h 37m.
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 Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 9h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 3h 26m
- 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 Ambur to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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.
There are 57+ hotels available in Karaikal.