There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Guindy
best- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
4h 40m₹641–2,015Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
8h 57m₹347–2,726Drive 277 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Karaikalcar 277 km
4h 36m₹3,110–4,492Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Karaikaltaxi 277 km
4h 36m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
7h 16m₹6,223–9,672Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
9h 26m
Chennai Central Station to Karaikal by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Karaikal is to bus via Guindy which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Guindy Industrial Estate and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Karaikal via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Karaikal is 312 km. The road distance is 277 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Karaikal without a car is to bus via Guindy which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chennai Central Station to Karaikal, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Chennai Central Station to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Karaikal is to bus via Guindy which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Olive Travels Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Chennai Central Station to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Karaikal is 277 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Karaikal.
There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal.