There are 7 ways to get from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BBI - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h 19m₹7,442–17,280Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bhubaneswar to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 20896
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
28h 58m₹795–6,081Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
26h 17mDrive 1,475.3 km
- Drive from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikalcar 1,475.3 km
22h 7m₹16,631–24,022Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BBI - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
9h 2m₹14,406–21,488Fly to Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BBI - PNY
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain
11h 12m₹13,578–26,530Bus
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Bhubaneswar, Odisha - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
33h 5m
Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹6,500 and takes 28h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Bhubaneswar, Odisha and arriving at Nagore via Nellore and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Bhubaneswar and arriving at Karaikal via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 58m.
The distance between Bhubaneshwar and Karaikal is 1314 km. The road distance is 1475.3 km.
The best way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal without a car is to bus via Nellore which takes 26h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal, including transfers.
Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal bus services, operated by Srivari Travels, depart from Bhubaneswar, Odisha station.
Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bhubaneswar station.
The best way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal is to bus via Nellore which takes 26h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹6,500 and takes 28h 58m.
What companies run services between Bhubaneshwar, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Karaikal via Nellore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 26h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bhubaneswar to Karaikal via Mayiladuturai J in around 28h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–28,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–36,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bhubaneswar to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–5,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,000–5,000
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
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More Questions & Answers
Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal bus services, operated by Srivari Travels, arrive at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh station.
Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal is 1475 km. It takes approximately 22h 7m to drive from Bhubaneshwar to Karaikal.
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