There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal Port to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Guindy
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
4h 2m₹521–1,902Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nagore to Chennai Egmoretrain 11018 / ...
7h 31m₹412–2,015Drive 293.4 km
- Drive from Karaikal Port to Chennaicar 293.4 km
4h 40m₹3,313–4,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal Port to Chennaitaxi 293.4 km
4h 40m₹6,500–8,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Nagore to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 27m₹6,442–9,915Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 20m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal Port to Chennai is to bus via Guindy which costs ₹500 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal Port to Chennai is to bus via Guindy which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal Port to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Guindy Industrial Estate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal Port to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Karaikal Port and Chennai is 312 km. The road distance is 293.4 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal Port to Chennai without a car is to bus via Guindy which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Karaikal Port to Chennai, including transfers.
Karaikal Port to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal Port to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagore station.
The best way to get from Karaikal Port to Chennai is to bus via Guindy which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Karaikal Port, India and Chennai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagore to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagore to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Nagore to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal Port to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Karaikal Port to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal Port to Chennai is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Karaikal Port to Chennai.
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