There are 6 ways to get from Ambur to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Pallāvaram
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapetbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus
8h 6m₹882–2,076Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ambur to Arakkonamtrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain 11017
12h 11m₹408–3,234Train via Cuddalore
- 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₹3,487–5,036Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Karaikaltaxi 310.7 km
4h 51m₹7,500–9,500Bus
- Take the bus from Ambur to Vellorebus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus
11h 55m
Ambur to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹3,400 - ₹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 Saidapet Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
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 489 km. The road distance is 310.7 km.
The best way to get from Ambur to Karaikal without a car is to bus via Pallāvaram which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 8h 6m 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 via Pallāvaram which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train via Cuddalore, 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 - Saidapet, Saidapet Court, and Nagore in around 8h 6m. 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 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 - Saidapet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Saidapet Court to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- 9888528882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–600
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Deccan Connect
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Deccan Connect
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Website
- Sri Ms Tours And Travels
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ms Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 98292 33444
- Website
- Amit Bus
Bus from Ambur to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amit Bus
- Website
- VSR Tours and Travels
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- VSR Tours and Travels
- Website
- Balaji Cabs
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Balaji Cabs
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Phone
- +91 95022 24959
- [email protected]
- Website
- BSR Tours And Travels
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- BSR Tours And Travels
- Phone
- 91 92464 60933
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
Bus from Vellore to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
- Website
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- VIVIN Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- VIVIN Travels
- Website
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
- Website
- Ziel Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ziel Mobility
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Ambur to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet 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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