There are 4 ways to get from Chengalpattu to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chengalpattu to Koyambedu mSs Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
6h 6m₹781–2,268Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
6h 50m₹220–1,700Drive 227.1 km
- Drive from Chengalpattu to Karaikalcar 227.1 km
3h 36m₹2,560–3,698Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltaxi 227.1 km
3h 36m₹3,600–4,300
Chengalpattu to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengalpattu to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chengalpattu to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengalpattu to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Chengalpattu and Karaikal is 374 km. The road distance is 227.1 km.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Chengalpattu to Karaikal, including transfers.
Chengalpattu to Karaikal bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Chengalpattu station.
Chengalpattu to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Karaikal is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Chengalpattu, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Chengalpattu to Karaikal via Koyambedu mSs Terminus, Koyambedu, Cmbt, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Chengalpattu to Koyambedu mSs Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,100
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹220–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
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/
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More Questions & Answers
Chengalpattu to Karaikal bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Koyambedu mSs Terminus station.
Chengalpattu to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengalpattu to Karaikal is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Chengalpattu to Karaikal.
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