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How to get fromBengaluru to Karaikalby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bengaluru to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 16m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 16232
    13h 32m
    ₹425–3,248

  3. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 20672 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    11h 25m
    ₹436–3,250

  4. Drive  398.7 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Karaikalcar car 398.7 km
    6h 8m
    ₹4,473–6,461

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Karaikaltaxi taxi 398.7 km
    6h 8m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International 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
    8h 29m
    ₹4,132–13,187

  7. Bus via Velankanni Bus stand

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    12h 42m

  8. Bus, fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International 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
    8h 17m
    ₹6,262–18,187

  9. Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International 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
    10h 14m
    ₹4,282–7,837

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

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

Swamy Ayyappa Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam every 4 hours, and the journey takes 10h. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vidhana Souda to Karaikal via Krishnarajapuram, Krishnarajapurm, and Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 25m.

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