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How to get fromChennai to Karurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Karur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Karurtrain train 12689 / ...
    6h 48m
    ₹260–2,000

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Karurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 15m

  3. Drive  382.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Karurcar car 382.4 km
    5h 45m
    ₹4,290–6,197

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Karurtaxi taxi 382.4 km
    5h 45m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain train
    5h 13m
    ₹5,660–9,238

  6. Train via Salem

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain train 22649 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Karurtrain train 16812 / ...
    7h 45m
    ₹360–2,844

  7. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Karurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 56m
    ₹1,074–3,396

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Karurtrain train
    5h 23m
    ₹6,020–11,578

  9. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Karurtrain train
    6h 43m
    ₹5,450–12,658

  10. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Karurtrain train
    7h 41m
    ₹5,215–9,273

Chennai to Karur by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Karur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, Vinayaga Selvam Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Karur hourly, and the journey takes 8h 15m. Nine other operators also service this route.

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