There are 5 ways to get from Jolarpet to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapetbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus
8h 51m₹998–3,021Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jntrain 11005
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
10h 1m₹357–2,799Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Cuddalore Port Jn.train
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain
9h 54m₹458–3,655Drive 289.5 km
- Drive from Jolarpet to Karaikalcar 289.5 km
4h 23m₹3,249–4,693Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jolarpet to Karaikaltaxi 289.5 km
4h 23m₹4,900–6,000
Jolarpet to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jolarpet to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Jolarpet to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Jolarpet to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand and arriving at Nagore via Saidapet Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Jolarpet to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Jolarpettai and arriving at Karaikal via Katpadi Jn and Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Jolarpet and Karaikal is 521 km. The road distance is 289.5 km.
The best way to get from Jolarpet to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Jolarpet to Karaikal, including transfers.
Jolarpet to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand station.
Jolarpet to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jolarpettai station.
The best way to get from Jolarpet to Karaikal is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train via Vellore, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Jolarpet, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Jolarpettai to Karaikal via Ambur, FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand, FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet, Saidapet Court, and Nagore in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jolarpettai to Karaikal via Katpadi Jn and Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jolarpettai to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Katpadi Jn to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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 Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Saidapet Court to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Jolarpet to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet station.
Jolarpet to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jolarpet to Karaikal is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Jolarpet to Karaikal.
There are 58+ hotels available in Karaikal.