There are 4 ways to get from Gingee to Karaikal by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tindivanam to Karaikaltrain 16175
4h 38m₹762–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus standbus FlixBus IN5270 / ...
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
5h 43m₹1,250–2,593Drive 179.1 km
- Drive from Gingee to Karaikalcar 179.1 km
2h 52m₹2,044–2,953Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gingee to Karaikaltaxi 179.1 km
2h 52m₹3,000–3,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gingee to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Gingee to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gingee to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand and arriving at Mayiladuthurai via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Gingee to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tindivanam and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Gingee and Karaikal is 224 km. The road distance is 179.1 km.
The best way to get from Gingee to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Gingee to Karaikal, including transfers.
Gingee to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand station.
Gingee to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tindivanam station.
The best way to get from Gingee to Karaikal is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Gingee, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tindivanam to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to Karaikal via Puducherry and Mayiladuthurai in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tindivanam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Gingee to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus stand station.
Gingee to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gingee to Karaikal is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Gingee to Karaikal.
There are 55+ hotels available in Karaikal.