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

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  1. Fly Chandigarh International Airport to Chennai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXC - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    8h 54m
    ₹9,138–16,558

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chandigarh to Arakkonamtrain train 12688
    2. Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    2d 8h
    ₹1,272–10,648

  3. Train via Delhi

    1. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain train
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    47h 35m
    ₹1,327–10,395

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Ghaziabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    2d 9h

  5. Drive 2,613.3 km

    1. Drive from Chandīgarh to Karaikalcar car 2,613.3 km
    35h 31m
    ₹29,500–42,611

  6. Fly Chandigarh International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IXC - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    11h 12m
    ₹12,618–33,348

  7. Fly Chandigarh International Airport to Pondicherry, train

    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IXC - PNY
    2. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain train
    13h 32m
    ₹15,668–30,498

  8. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane DEL - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    12h 41m
    ₹10,342–21,345

  9. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DEL - MAA
    3. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    12h 8m
    ₹8,362–18,555

Chandīgarh to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration47h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,309.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a train from Chandigarh to Karaikal via New Delhi and Villupuram Jn in around 47h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chandigarh to Karaikal via Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Hyderabad, Telangana, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 2d 9h.

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