There are 7 ways to get from Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, or car
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Fly from Vijayawada Airport, bus
best- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h 13m₹6,088–12,551Train
cheapest- Take the train from Duvvada to Sirkazhitrain 20896
- Take the train from Sirkazhi to Karaikaltrain 11017 / ...
21h 38m₹792–5,003Bus via Pallāvaram
- Take the bus from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapetbus FlixBus IN5230
- Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus
20h 21m₹1,648–4,972Drive 1,043.9 km
- Drive from Visakhapatnam to Karaikalcar 1,043.9 km
15h 53m₹11,787–17,025Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport, bus
- Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VTZ - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h 6m₹5,832–14,248Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
10h 28m₹6,392–11,008Bus
- Take the bus from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
24h 48m
Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹5,000 and takes 21h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka and arriving at Nagore via Saidapet Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Duvvada and arriving at Karaikal via Sirkazhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
The distance between Andhra Pradesh and Karaikal is 726 km. The road distance is 1043.9 km.
The best way to get from Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal without a car is to bus via Pallāvaram which takes 20h 21m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal, including transfers.
Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka station.
Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Duvvada station.
The best way to get from Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal is to bus via Pallāvaram which takes 20h 21m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹5,000 and takes 21h 38m.
What companies run services between Andhra Pradesh, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka to Karaikal via FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet, Saidapet Court, and Nagore in around 20h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Visakhapatnam to Karaikal via Duvvada and Sirkazhi in around 21h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Duvvada to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹480–3,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹480–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
Train from Sirkazhi to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- 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/
Bus from Saidapet Court to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet station.
Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal is 1044 km. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Andhra Pradesh to Karaikal.
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