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 2m₹872–2,057Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Arakkonamtrain 11018
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Amburtrain 22625 / ...
11h 48m₹407–3,214Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Amburtrain
8h 56m₹445–3,559Drive 309.6 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Amburcar 309.6 km
4h 51m₹3,517–5,079Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Amburtaxi 309.6 km
4h 51m₹7,500–9,500Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jntrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Jolarpettaitrain 11006
10h 24m₹465–3,709
Karaikal to Ambur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Ambur is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Ambur is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹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 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Ambur. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Ambur via Villupuram Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
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 2m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 2m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train via Vellore, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 56m.
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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Ambur via Villupuram Jn and Katpadi Jn in around 8h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Katpadi Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Karaikal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹260–550
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Ambur is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Karaikal to Ambur.
There are 111+ hotels available in Ambur.