There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Karaikal Port 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 30m₹501–1,855Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagoretrain 11017 / ...
7h 6m₹406–1,998Drive 289.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karaikal Portcar 289.8 km
4h 49m₹3,272–4,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Karaikal Porttaxi 289.8 km
4h 49m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagoretrain
7h 19m₹6,433–9,882Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
7h 35mTrain via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Nagoretrain 11017
7h 49m₹409–2,020
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karaikal Port is to bus via Guindy which costs ₹500 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karaikal Port is to bus via Guindy which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Karaikal Port. However, there are services departing from Guindy Industrial Estate and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Karaikal Port. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Karaikal Port is 303 km. The road distance is 289.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karaikal Port without a car is to bus via Guindy which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chennai to Karaikal Port, including transfers.
Chennai to Karaikal Port bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Chennai to Karaikal Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karaikal Port is to bus via Guindy which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karaikal Port, 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 Nagore once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h.
- 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 Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Perambur to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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 to Karaikal Port bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Chennai to Karaikal Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karaikal Port is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Chennai to Karaikal Port.
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