There are 7 ways to get from Hosūr to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Chennai
best- Take the bus from Hosur to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Hosur - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
8h 47m₹1,014–2,525Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hosur to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16232
12h 34m₹404–3,096Drive 358.9 km
- Drive from Hosūr to Karaikalcar 358.9 km
5h 30m₹3,478–5,023Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hosūr to Karaikaltaxi 358.9 km
5h 30m₹6,000–7,500Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
9h 45m₹4,161–10,301Bus
- Take the bus from Hosur to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
13h 28mBus, fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- 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
9h 33m₹6,291–15,801
Hosūr to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hosūr to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Hosūr to Karaikal is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hosūr to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Hosur and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Hosūr to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Hosur and arriving at Karaikal via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Hosūr and Karaikal is 608 km. The road distance is 358.9 km.
The best way to get from Hosūr to Karaikal without a car is to bus via Chennai which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Hosūr to Karaikal, including transfers.
Hosūr to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Hosur station.
Hosūr to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Hosur station.
The best way to get from Hosūr to Karaikal is to bus via Chennai which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Hosūr, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Hosur to Karaikal via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Nagore in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Hosur to Mayiladuturai J once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Hosur to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Hosur to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
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
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- +91 77951 76161
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sai Road Lines
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Sai Road Lines
- Website
- SSVM Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SSVM Travels
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Website
- Highline Transports
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Highline Transports
- Website
- Sri Sugavaneswara Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Sugavaneswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,800
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- Sunline Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sunline Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 8888056147
- [email protected]
- Website
- AR Group Vijaylaxmi Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- AR Group Vijaylaxmi Travels
- Website
- Sgt Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sgt Travels
- Phone
- +91 7396374200
- [email protected]
- Website
- 7Hills roadways
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- 7Hills roadways
- Website
- 7Hills roadways
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Jihan Luxury Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jihan Luxury Travels
- Website
- Sri Bala Tours and Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Bala Tours and Travels
- Website
- Smartline Travels
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Smartline Travels
- Phone
- +91 97875 24434
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kingfisher Connect
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kingfisher Connect
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Website
- Dpt Holidays
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dpt Holidays
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Hosur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- Phone
- +91 76670 07703
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swamy Ayyappa Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Swamy Ayyappa Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- VPS Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- VPS Transport
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dreamz bus travels and travel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–7,500
City Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 93 60 90 09 00
- Website
- citycalltaxi.com
One Way Car Rental
- Phone
- +91 88 25 92 51 02
- Website
- onewaycarrental.in
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
Hosūr to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Hosūr to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hosūr to Karaikal is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Hosūr to Karaikal.
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