There are 7 ways to get from Dharmavaram to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Anantapur to Tanjore New Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
15h 12mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Dharmavaram Jn to Arakkonamtrain 22602
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain 11017
19h 23m₹539–4,208Drive 534.7 km
- Drive from Dharmavaram to Karaikalcar 534.7 km
8h 14m₹6,071–8,769Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dharmavaram to Karaikaltaxi 534.7 km
8h 14m₹8,000–10,000Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Dharmavaram Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
10h 45m₹4,282–16,370Train, fly to Pondicherry, taxi
- Take the train from Dharmavaram Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain
10h 19m₹5,912–19,370Train, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the train from Dharmavaram Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
12h 25m₹4,732–9,520
Dharmavaram to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dharmavaram to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,300 and takes 19h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Dharmavaram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dharmavaram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Anantapur and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Dharmavaram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Dharmavaram Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
The distance between Dharmavaram and Karaikal is 771 km. The road distance is 534.7 km.
The best way to get from Dharmavaram to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 15h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 15h 12m to get from Dharmavaram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Dharmavaram to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Anantapur station.
Dharmavaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dharmavaram Jn station.
The best way to get from Dharmavaram to Karaikal is to bus which takes 15h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,300 and takes 19h 23m.
What companies run services between Dharmavaram, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Dharmavaram Jn to Karaikal via Anantapur, Anantapur, Tanjore New Bus Stand, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dharmavaram Jn to Karaikal via Arakkonam in around 19h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dharmavaram Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Arakkonam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Dharmavaram Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
Train from Dharmavaram Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Dharmavaram Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Anantapur to Tanjore New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,900–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–10,000
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
Dharmavaram to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Tanjore New Bus Stand station.
Dharmavaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharmavaram to Karaikal is 535 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Dharmavaram to Karaikal.
There are 57+ hotels available in Karaikal.









