There are 5 ways to get from Chromepet to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
4h 33m₹640–2,011Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
6h 44m₹318–2,532Drive 262.3 km
- Drive from Chromepet to Karaikalcar 262.3 km
4h 10m₹2,994–4,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chromepet to Karaikaltaxi 262.3 km
4h 10m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
7h 3m₹5,768–10,234
Chromepet to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chromepet to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chromepet to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chromepet to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Guindy Industrial Estate and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chromepet to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Chromepet and arriving at Karaikal via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Chromepet and Karaikal is 311 km. The road distance is 262.3 km.
The best way to get from Chromepet to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Chromepet to Karaikal, including transfers.
Chromepet to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Chromepet to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chromepet to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Chromepet, India and Karaikal, 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 Tambaram to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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
Chromepet to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Chromepet to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chromepet to Karaikal is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chromepet to Karaikal.
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