There are 10 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Tirupati by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupatitrain
9h 55m₹505–4,110Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirupatitrain 16780 / ...
14h 5m₹430–3,369Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12606 / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Tirupatibus Tiruchirapalli - Tirupati
11h 38m₹730–3,319Drive 453.9 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Tirupaticar 453.9 km
6h 56m₹5,120–7,396Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Tirupatitaxi 453.9 km
6h 56m₹6,000–7,500Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
7h 38m₹7,209–13,033Bus
- Take the bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
16h 42m₹630–1,354Taxi to Madurai, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
8h 34m₹6,739–12,983Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
8h 49m₹6,510–11,619Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRZ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
9h 45m₹4,740–11,069
Kāraikkudi to Tirupati by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,400 and takes 16h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tirupati is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Karaikudi and arriving at Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Tirupati via Vridhachalam Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Tirupati is 532 km. The road distance is 453.9 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tirupati without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 55m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Kāraikkudi to Tirupati, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Karaikudi station.
Kāraikkudi to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tirupati is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 55m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,400 and takes 16h 42m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Tirupati, India?
You can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tirupati via Vridhachalam Jn and Katpadi Jn in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karaikudi to Tirupathi via Chennai Kalainagar, FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, and Chennai Madhavaram in around 16h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹500–850
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–220
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Kāraikkudi to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Tirupati is 454 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Tirupati.
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