There are 4 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai Koyambedubus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
5h 53m₹986–1,760Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
8h 35m₹339–2,618Drive 241.9 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Karaikalcar 241.9 km
3h 48m₹2,725–3,936Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Karaikaltaxi 241.9 km
3h 48m₹3,800–4,600
Kanchipuram to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Karaikal via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Karaikal is 374 km. The road distance is 241.9 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Kanchipuram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Karaikal bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Kanchipuram station.
Kanchipuram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Kanchipuram to Karaikal via Chennai Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–600
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Karaikal bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Chennai Koyambedu station.
Kanchipuram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Karaikal is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kanchipuram to Karaikal.
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