There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Karaikurichi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Ariyalūr
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ariyalurtrain 12605 / ...
4h 27m₹905–2,408Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
8h 47m₹585–2,145Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thiruvidaimaruthurbus Chennai - Thiruvidaimaruthur
5h 1m₹913–1,915Drive 275.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karaikurichicar 275.7 km
4h 6m₹3,087–4,459Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Karaikurichitaxi 275.7 km
4h 6m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
5h 42m₹6,020–9,678Bus via Jayankondam
- Take the bus from Chennai to Jayankondambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 30m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karaikurichi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karaikurichi is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Karaikurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Thiruvidaimaruthur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Karaikurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ariyalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Karaikurichi is 306 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karaikurichi without a car is to train via Ariyalūr which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Chennai to Karaikurichi, including transfers.
Chennai to Karaikurichi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Karaikurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karaikurichi is to train via Ariyalūr which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karaikurichi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ariyalur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thiruvidaimaruthur once daily. Tickets cost ₹419–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Perambur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thiruvidaimaruthur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹419–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Jayankondam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Jayankondam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Jayankondam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Karaikurichi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thiruvidaimaruthur station.
Chennai to Karaikurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ariyalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karaikurichi is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Chennai to Karaikurichi.
There are 94+ hotels available in Karaikurichi.