There are 9 ways to get from Anantapur to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anantapur to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
17h 28mTrain via Hosūr
cheapest- Take the train from Anantapur to Hosurtrain 11013
- Take the train from Hosur to Karaikaltrain 16529
23h 38m₹505–3,929Train
- Take the train from Anantapur to Gootytrain 12786 / ...
- Take the train from Gooty to Karaikaltrain 11017
17h 39m₹517–3,979Drive 555.5 km
- Drive from Anantapur to Karaikalcar 555.5 km
8h 26m₹6,263–9,046Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anantapur to Karaikaltaxi 555.5 km
8h 26m₹8,500–11,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
10h 35m₹5,301–10,856Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN4114 / ...
- Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikaltrain 16529
20h 48m₹717–3,478Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
10h 12m₹5,221–8,566Bus, fly to Pondicherry, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain
11h 45m₹5,651–17,006
Anantapur to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anantapur to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 17h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Anantapur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 8h 26m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anantapur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Anantapur and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Anantapur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Anantapur and arriving at Karaikal via Gooty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
The distance between Anantapur and Karaikal is 878 km. The road distance is 555.5 km.
The best way to get from Anantapur to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 17h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 17h 28m to get from Anantapur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Anantapur to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Anantapur station.
Anantapur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anantapur station.
The best way to get from Anantapur to Karaikal is to bus which takes 17h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 17h 39m.
What companies run services between Anantapur, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Anantapur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 17h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anantapur to Karaikal via Gooty in around 17h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Anantapur to Gooty
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Gooty to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Anantapur to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Hosur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Anantapur to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,400
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
MURALI KRISHNA TOURS AND TRAVELS
Raju Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 00 5 8 26 78
Vihaan Taxi
- Phone
- +91 91 21 35 59 76
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More Questions & Answers
Anantapur to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Periyar Bus Stand station.
Anantapur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gooty station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anantapur to Karaikal is 556 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Anantapur to Karaikal.
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