There are 4 ways to get from Dharmapuri to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dharampuri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
10h 37m₹768–1,929Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dharmapuri to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16232
10h 52m₹370–2,841Drive 298.4 km
- Drive from Dharmapuri to Karaikalcar 298.4 km
4h 42m₹3,372–4,871Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dharmapuri to Karaikaltaxi 298.4 km
4h 42m₹6,000–7,500
Dharmapuri to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dharmapuri to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dharmapuri to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Dharmapuri to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Dharampuri and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Dharmapuri to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Karaikal via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Dharmapuri and Karaikal is 587 km. The road distance is 298.4 km.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 10h 37m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Dharmapuri to Karaikal, including transfers.
Dharmapuri to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Dharampuri station.
Dharmapuri to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dharmapuri station.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Karaikal is to bus which takes 10h 37m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Dharmapuri, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Dharampuri to Karaikal via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Nagore in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Dharmapuri to Mayiladuturai J once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dharmapuri to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Dharampuri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹250–650
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Dharmapuri to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Dharmapuri to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharmapuri to Karaikal is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Dharmapuri to Karaikal.
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