There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Karur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Karurtrain 22651 / ...
6h 43m₹260–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Karur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Karur, Tamil Nadu
8h 30mDrive 382.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karurcar 382.4 km
5h 45m₹4,300–6,211Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Karurtaxi 382.4 km
5h 45m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
5h 5m₹6,243–9,572Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Irugur to Karurtrain
5h 43m₹5,533–9,982Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Karurbus
5h 20m₹4,613–12,872Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Karurtrain
7h 52m₹5,798–10,607
Chennai to Karur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karur is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karur is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Karur, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Karur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Chennai and Karur is 420 km. The road distance is 382.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karur without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
The train from Chennai Central to Karur takes 6h 43m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chennai to Karur bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karur is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 30m.
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 43m. Alternatively, Royal Roadlinks operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Karur, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Irugur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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 Karur bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, arrive at Karur, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karur is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Chennai to Karur.
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