There are 11 ways to get from Ballari to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballari to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
17h 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Guntakal Jntrain 16591 / ...
- Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Karaikaltrain 11017
17h 55m₹525–4,060Drive 651.1 km
- Drive from Ballari to Karaikalcar 651.1 km
9h 53m₹7,276–10,510Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballari to Karaikaltaxi 651.1 km
9h 53m₹13,000–16,000Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
14h₹4,338–14,788Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain
20h 46m₹1,074–3,629Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain
13h 34m₹6,468–18,788Fly Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane VDY - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
14h 52m₹6,248–22,411Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
15h 40m₹4,488–9,938Fly Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Pondicherry, taxi, train
- Fly from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane VDY - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain
12h 1m₹7,278–27,411Fly Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane VDY - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
15h 46m₹2,763–18,021
Ballari to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballari to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ballari to Karaikal is to drive which takes 9h 53m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballari to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Ballari and arriving at Nagapattinam via Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballari to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Bellary Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Guntakal Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.
The distance between Ballari and Karaikal is 714 km. The road distance is 651.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballari to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 17h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 17h 41m to get from Ballari to Karaikal, including transfers.
Ballari to Karaikal bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Ballari station.
Ballari to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bellary Jn station.
The best way to get from Ballari to Karaikal is to bus which takes 17h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 17h 55m.
What companies run services between Ballari, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Ballari to Karaikal via Bengaluru and Nagapattinam in around 17h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellary Jn to Karaikal via Guntakal Jn in around 17h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Pondicherry via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–24,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bellary Jn to Guntakal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Guntakal Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Ballari to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ballari to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–16,000
Eagle Travels
Kesari Travels
- Phone
- +91 87 22 54 99 08
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
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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Booking & Getting There
Ballari to Karaikal bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Ballari to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Guntakal Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballari to Karaikal is 651 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Ballari to Karaikal.
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