There are 10 ways to get from Karaikal to Bengaluru by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
11h 10m₹1,022–2,557Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Baiyyappanahalitrain 16530
15h 5m₹344–2,413Train via Nagappattinam
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurmtrain 17316
12h 25m₹458–3,322Drive 399.7 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Bengalurucar 399.7 km
6h 7m₹4,496–6,495Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Bengalurutaxi 399.7 km
6h 7m₹9,500–12,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Karaikal to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRZ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
7h 35m₹5,033–10,119Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikal to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 06739
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
11h 18mTrain to Pondicherry, fly, bus
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane PNY - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
7h 37m₹5,341–16,224Taxi to Madurai, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
6h 50m₹9,323–15,330Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
10h 24m₹4,606–8,411
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Bengaluru is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,500 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Bengaluru is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Bengaluru. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Bangalore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Bengaluru. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Vidhana Souda via Nagappattinam and Krishnarajapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Karaikal and Bengaluru is 638 km. The road distance is 399.7 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Bengaluru without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Karaikal to Bengaluru, including transfers.
Karaikal to Bengaluru bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Bengaluru is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train via Nagappattinam, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Bengaluru, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Bangalore via Nagore and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurm once a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Pondicherry to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Karaikal to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Karaikal to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Karaikal to Baiyyappanahali
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikal to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–12,000
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
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 Bengaluru bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Krishnarajapurm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Bengaluru is 400 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Karaikal to Bengaluru.
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