There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Gudiyatham by bus, 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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Chennai - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
8h 37m₹1,062–3,457Train via Arakkonam
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Arakkonamtrain 11018
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Melalathurtrain 16085
12h 16m₹407–3,114Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 17408
10h 36m₹452–3,637Drive 290.5 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Gudiyathamcar 290.5 km
4h 32m₹3,272–4,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Gudiyathamtaxi 290.5 km
4h 32m₹7,000–8,500Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jntrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 16870 / ...
10h 37m₹451–3,581
Karaikal to Gudiyatham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Gudiyatham is to train via Arakkonam which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Gudiyatham is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Gudiyatham. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Gudiyatham. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Gudiyattam via Thiruvarur Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Karaikal and Gudiyatham is 474 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Gudiyatham without a car is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Karaikal to Gudiyatham, including transfers.
Karaikal to Gudiyatham bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Gudiyatham train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Gudiyatham is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Gudiyatham, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Gudiyattam via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), Katpadi Tamil Nadu, and Katpadi Jn in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Gudiyattam via Thiruvarur Jn and Katpadi Jn in around 10h 36m.
- 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 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 Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 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 Melalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- 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 Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Gudiyatham bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Gudiyatham train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Gudiyatham is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Karaikal to Gudiyatham.
There are three+ hotels available in Gudiyatham.