There are 5 ways to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Cuddalore Port Jn.
best- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
2h 51m₹281–1,366Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain 11017
4h 25m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Myladuthuraibus
3h 3m₹718–1,491Drive 107.4 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Karaikalcar 107.4 km
1h 36m₹1,041–1,503Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Karaikaltaxi 107.4 km
1h 36m₹1,700–2,100
Cuddalore to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
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 25m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Karaikal is 118 km. The road distance is 107.4 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal without a car is to train via Cuddalore Port Jn. which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹280 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Karaikal is to train via Cuddalore Port Jn. which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹280 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Cuddalore to Myladuthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹65–650 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
Bus from Cuddalore to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.