What is the cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Auroville?

The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Auroville is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Karaikal to Auroville?

The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Auroville is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.

Is there a direct bus between Karaikal and Auroville?

No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Myladuthurai and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Karaikal and Auroville?

No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Karaikal to Auroville?

The distance between Karaikal and Auroville is 157 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.

How do I travel from Karaikal to Auroville without a car?

The best way to get from Karaikal to Auroville without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800.

How long does it take to get from Karaikal to Auroville?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Karaikal to Auroville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaikal to Auroville bus from?

Karaikal to Auroville bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Myladuthurai station.

Where do I catch the Karaikal to Auroville train from?

Karaikal to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.

Train or bus from Karaikal to Auroville?

The best way to get from Karaikal to Auroville is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h.

Where does the Karaikal to Auroville bus arrive?

Karaikal to Auroville bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.

Where does the Karaikal to Auroville train arrive?

Karaikal to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.

Can I drive from Karaikal to Auroville?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Auroville is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Karaikal to Auroville.

Where can I stay near Auroville?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Auroville.

Karaikal to Auroville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Auroville by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus
3h 54m
₹1,005–1,795
Train via Pondicherry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
2. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Pondicherrytrain 16862
7h 10m
₹526–2,644
Train
1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
4h
₹666–1,914
Drive 140.9 km
1. Drive from Karaikal to Aurovillecar 140.9 km
2h 20m
₹1,590–2,296
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Aurovilletaxi 140.9 km
2h 20m
₹2,300–2,800

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Distance: 156.6 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

SETC operates a bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹85–700 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyur once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 14m.

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