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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Karaikal by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane ATH - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    14h 52m
    ₹21,347–50,402

  2. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane ATH - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikaltrain train
    28h 17m
    ₹20,132–48,142

  3. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane ATH - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    16h 20m
    ₹25,327–71,192

  4. Fly to Pondicherry, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane ATH - PNY
    2. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain train
    26h 10m
    ₹30,377–76,342

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane ATH - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Karurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain train
    21h 2m
    ₹28,317–62,502

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹17,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,517.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 52m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Karaikal, India?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Karaikal. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 06722 train to Guindy, walk to Guindy Industrial Estate, take the bus to Nagore, then take the taxi to Karaikal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Ponmlai Gld Rck, then take the train to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H.

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