There are 6 ways to get from Delhi to Karaikal by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Hindon to Chennai International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane HDO - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
7h 47m₹8,767–23,762Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain 22404
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
43h 13m₹1,155–8,684Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
2d 6hDrive 2,347.2 km
- Drive from Delhi to Karaikalcar 2,347.2 km
32h 42m₹26,387–38,115Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane DEL - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
9h 10m₹10,146–19,847Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane DEL - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
8h 37m₹7,666–17,057
Delhi to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000 and takes 43h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Karaikal is to fly and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Karol Bagh Terminal and arriving at Nagore via Delhi, Delhi State, Hyderabad, Telangana, Central station and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from New Delhi and arriving at Karaikal via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 13m.
The distance between Delhi and Karaikal is 2094 km. The road distance is 2347.2 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 43h 13m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Delhi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Delhi to Karaikal bus services, operated by Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt.Ltd, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
Delhi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Karaikal is to train which takes 43h 13m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from New Delhi to Karaikal via Villupuram Jn in around 43h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karol Bagh Terminal to Karaikal via Rohini Sector-1 Avantika, Delhi, Delhi State, Hyderabad, Telangana, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Hindon to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Hindon to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Hindon to Chennai International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Hindon to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–19,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–19,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–19,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–19,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–19,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,400–4,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi to Karaikal bus services, operated by Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt.Ltd, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Delhi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Karaikal is 2347 km. It takes approximately 32h 42m to drive from Delhi to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.









