There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
4h 25m₹552–1,217Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Chennai Egmoretrain 16176 / ...
7h 45m₹240–1,900Drive 282.1 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Chennaicar 282.1 km
4h 28m₹3,180–4,593Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Chennaitaxi 282.1 km
4h 28m₹6,000–7,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Karaikal to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 38m₹6,268–9,709Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 8m
Karaikal to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Chennai is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Chennai is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Payaigada via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikal and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Karaikal and Chennai is 344 km. The road distance is 282.1 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Chennai without a car is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Karaikal to Chennai, including transfers.
Karaikal to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Chennai is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Chennai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- 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 Karaikal to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Chennai is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Karaikal to Chennai.
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