There are 5 ways to get from Auroville to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
3h 36m₹1,291–2,535Train via Pondicherry
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 32m₹524–2,677Train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain 11017
4h 56m₹691–1,928Drive 139.1 km
- Drive from Auroville to Karaikalcar 139.1 km
2h 22m₹1,570–2,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auroville to Karaikaltaxi 139.1 km
2h 22m₹2,300–2,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auroville to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Auroville to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Auroville to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Mayiladuthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Auroville to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Auroville and Karaikal is 155 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.
The best way to get from Auroville to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Auroville to Karaikal, including transfers.
Auroville to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Auroville to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Auroville to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Auroville, India and Karaikal, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Auroville to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai station.
Auroville to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auroville to Karaikal is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Auroville to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.