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How to get fromAnantapur to Karaikalby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Anantapur to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Anantapur to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    14h 2m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Anantapur to Gootytrain train 12786 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gooty to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    17h 28m
    ₹517–3,979

  3. Drive  555.4 km

    1. Drive from Anantapur to Karaikalcar car 555.4 km
    8h 26m
    ₹5,387–7,782

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anantapur to Karaikaltaxi taxi 555.4 km
    8h 26m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane BLR - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 36m
    ₹4,451–10,456

  6. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Hebbalbus bus FlixBus IN4118A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    17h 22m

  7. Train via Arakkonam

    1. Take the train from Anantapur to Arakkonamtrain train 22602
    2. Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    20h 38m
    ₹552–4,300

  8. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane BLR - PNY
    3. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 25m
    ₹6,581–15,956

  9. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BLR - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 21m
    ₹4,601–8,606

  10. Train, train to Kadapa Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Anantapur to Tadipatritrain train
    2. Take the train from Tadipatri to Cuddapahtrain train
    3. Fly from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CDP - MAA
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 40m
    ₹5,263–24,447

Anantapur to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹517Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 2m

What companies run services between Anantapur, India and Karaikal, India?

You can take a bus from Anantapur to Karaikal via Bengaluru and Nagapattinam in around 14h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anantapur to Karaikal via Gooty in around 17h 28m.

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