There are 6 ways to get from Gudiyatham to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Katpadi Tamil Nadu - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
8h 28m₹1,065–3,450Train via Arakkonam
cheapest- Take the train from Gudiyattam to Arakkonamtrain 12610 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain 11017
11h 53m₹398–3,158Train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain 17407
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
10h 36m₹455–3,640Drive 291.7 km
- Drive from Gudiyatham to Karaikalcar 291.7 km
4h 35m₹3,286–4,746Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gudiyatham to Karaikaltaxi 291.7 km
4h 35m₹7,000–8,500Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
11h 36m₹455–3,590
Gudiyatham to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gudiyatham to Karaikal is to train via Arakkonam which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Gudiyatham to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Gudiyatham to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Gudiyatham to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Gudiyattam and arriving at Karaikal via Katpadi Jn and Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Gudiyatham and Karaikal is 463 km. The road distance is 291.7 km.
The best way to get from Gudiyatham to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Gudiyatham to Karaikal, including transfers.
Gudiyatham to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Katpadi Tamil Nadu station.
Gudiyatham to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Gudiyatham to Karaikal is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Gudiyatham, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Gudiyattam to Karaikal via Katpadi Jn, Katpadi Tamil Nadu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gudiyattam to Karaikal via Katpadi Jn and Thiruvarur Jn in around 10h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Gudiyattam to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
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/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gudiyatham to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Gudiyatham to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gudiyatham to Karaikal is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Gudiyatham to Karaikal.
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