There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Karur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Karurtrain 12689 / ...
6h 48m₹260–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Karurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 20mDrive 382.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karurcar 382.4 km
5h 45m₹3,709–5,357Taxi
- 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 9m₹5,660–11,738Train via Salem
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22649 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karurtrain 16812 / ...
7h 45m₹360–2,844Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karurtrain
5h 18m₹6,020–11,078Fly 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
6h 38m₹5,450–11,658Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Karurtrain
7h 31m₹5,215–9,273
Chennai to Karur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karur is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karur is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Karur. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
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 48m.
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 48m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
The train from Chennai Central to Karur takes 6h 48m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chennai to Karur bus services, operated by Vengai Tours and Travels, depart from Chennai 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 48m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.
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, Vengai Tours and Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Karur every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 20m. 17 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Irugur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Website
- Vengai Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Vengai Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- SK Balu Bus
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SK Balu Bus
- Website
- JB Connect
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- JB Connect
- Website
- Valliammal Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Valliammal Travels
- Website
- Ghilli Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ghilli Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- Hi-Tech Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Hi-Tech Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Pudhuyugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Pudhuyugam Travels
- Website
- Sahana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sahana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Bhagiyalakshmi Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vigneswara Tours & Travels
- Website
- RSR Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- RSR Tours and Travels
- Website
- Rajan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rajan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Karur bus services, operated by Vengai Tours and Travels, arrive at Karur 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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