There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Ambur by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
8h 10m₹872–2,057Train via Arakkonam
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Arakkonamtrain 11018
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Amburtrain 12679 / ...
11h 38m₹407–3,214Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Amburtrain
10h 37m₹462–3,737Drive 309.6 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Amburcar 309.6 km
4h 51m₹3,482–5,029Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Amburtaxi 309.6 km
4h 51m₹7,500–9,500Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jntrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Jolarpettaitrain 11006
11h 46m₹481–3,831
Karaikal to Ambur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Ambur is to train via Arakkonam which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Ambur is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Ambur. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Ambur. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Ambur via Thiruvarur Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Karaikal and Ambur is 497 km. The road distance is 309.6 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Ambur without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Karaikal to Ambur, including transfers.
Karaikal to Ambur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Ambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Ambur is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Ambur, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Ambur via Thiruvarur Jn and Katpadi Jn in around 10h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Katpadi Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Karaikal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Arakkonam to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹260–550
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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 to Ambur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Ambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Ambur is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Karaikal to Ambur.
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