There are 7 ways to get from Kadapa to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Chennai
best- Take the bus from Kadapa to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
11h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Cuddapah to Karaikaltrain 11017
13h 30m₹330–2,600Drive 467.7 km
- Drive from Kadapa to Karaikalcar 467.7 km
7h 8m₹4,546–6,566Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadapa to Karaikaltaxi 467.7 km
7h 8m₹7,000–9,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CDP - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
10h 20m₹7,091–25,409Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roads to FlixBus Pondicherry - Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus FlixBus IN5270
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
14h 15mFly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CDP - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
7h 55m₹5,041–23,059
Kadapa to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadapa to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kadapa to Karaikal is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadapa to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kadapa and arriving at Nagore via Central station and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cuddapah and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Kadapa and Karaikal is 575 km. The road distance is 467.7 km.
The best way to get from Kadapa to Karaikal without a car is to bus via Chennai which takes 11h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Kadapa to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kadapa to Karaikal bus services, operated by AR & BCVR Travels, depart from Kadapa station.
Kadapa to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cuddapah station.
The best way to get from Kadapa to Karaikal is to bus via Chennai which takes 11h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Kadapa, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Kadapa to Karaikal via Chennai, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Cuddapah to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 13h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kadapa Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–23,000
Flights from Kadapa Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Kadapa Airport to Trichy International Airport via Vijayawada, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Kadapa Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cuddapah to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
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 Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- AR & BCVR Travels
Bus from Kadapa to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- AR & BCVR Travels
- Website
- Sreedevi Express Travels
Bus from Kadapa to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sreedevi Express Travels
- Phone
- +91 7801005478
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Vindhya Travels
Bus from Kadapa to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Sri Vindhya Travels
- Website
- Sri Vindhya Travels
- Website
- VRCR Travels
Bus from Kadapa to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- VRCR Travels
- 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 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roads to FlixBus Pondicherry - Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Thajudeen Yasmin Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- VIVIN Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- VIVIN Travels
- Website
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- R.S.Mani Knight Riders
- Website
- Ziel Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ziel Mobility
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kadapa to Karaikal bus services, operated by AR & BCVR Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Kadapa to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadapa to Karaikal is 468 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Kadapa to Karaikal.
There are 60+ hotels available in Karaikal.














