There are 4 ways to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Myladuthuraibus
3h 3m₹718–1,491Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain 11017
4h 10m₹160–1,300Drive 107.4 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Karaikalcar 107.4 km
1h 36m₹1,208–1,745Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Karaikaltaxi 107.4 km
1h 36m₹1,700–2,100
Cuddalore to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore and arriving at Myladuthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Karaikal is 121 km. The road distance is 107.4 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Cuddalore station.
Cuddalore to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Cuddalore to Myladuthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹65–650 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Cuddalore to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,100
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Myladuthurai station.
Cuddalore to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Karaikal is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Cuddalore to Karaikal.
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