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

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There are 7 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 Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    10h 43m
    ₹1,028–2,326

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikaltrain train 16529
    16h 9m
    ₹341–2,443

  3. Drive 398.7 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Karaikalcar car 398.7 km
    6h 8m
    ₹4,484–6,477

  4. Taxi

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

  5. 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    8h 13m
    ₹4,982–10,087

  6. Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport

    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 bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    7h 50m
    ₹4,902–7,797

  7. Bus, fly to Pondicherry, 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 train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 23m
    ₹5,332–16,237

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,226Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 630.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Shanti Nagar to Karaikal via Chennai Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 14h 56m.

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