There are 4 ways to get from Gingee to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4320
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
5h 53m₹1,250–2,593Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tindivanam to Karaikaltrain 16175
6h 22m₹782–2,200Drive 179.1 km
- Drive from Gingee to Karaikalcar 179.1 km
2h 52m₹2,014–2,910Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gingee to Karaikaltaxi 179.1 km
2h 52m₹3,000–3,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gingee to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 22m.
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 53m.
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 6h 22m.
The distance between Gingee and Karaikal is 214 km. The road distance is 179.1 km.
The best way to get from Gingee to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 bus which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Gingee, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to Karaikal via FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand, Puducherry, and Mayiladuthurai in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tindivanam to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tindivanam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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