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There are 9 ways to get from Kanpur to Karaikal by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain train 12424 / ...
    2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 22614 / ...
    42h 55m
    ₹1,248–9,808

  2. Train via Tirupati

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Renigunta Jntrain train 01925
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    46h 10m
    ₹1,115–8,364

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    2d 3h

  4. Drive  2,033.2 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Karaikalcar car 2,033.2 km
    30h 28m
    ₹19,891–28,731

  5. Fly Kanpur Airport to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane KNU - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    30h 9m
    ₹12,889–30,135

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Chennai Centraltrain train 12511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    43h

  7. Fly Kanpur Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane KNU - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 31m
    ₹10,359–24,135

  8. Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane LKO - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 52m
    ₹10,823–16,961

  9. Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LKO - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 33m
    ₹8,973–19,611

Kanpur to Karaikal by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration42h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,512.3 km
  • Duration: 42h 55m

What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Karaikal, India?

You can take a train from Kanpur Central to Karaikal via Prayagraj Jn and Mayiladuturai J in around 42h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanpur to Karaikal via Varanasi, Chennai, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 2d 3h.

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