There are 7 ways to get from Karaikal to Kadapa 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 Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Kadapabus
12h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Cuddapahtrain 11018
12h 38m₹330–2,600Drive 467.1 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Kadapacar 467.1 km
7h 8m₹4,569–6,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Kadapataxi 467.1 km
7h 8m₹7,000–9,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane TRZ - CDP
7h 55m₹7,580–27,324Train via Tirupati
- Take the train from Karaikal to Renigunta Jntrain 11018
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Cuddapahtrain 06181 / ...
13h 19m₹442–3,402Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane MAA - CDP
7h 55m₹5,535–24,978
Karaikal to Kadapa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Kadapa is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Kadapa is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Kadapa. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Kadapa via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, Chennai Madhavaram and Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikal and arriving at Cuddapah. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Karaikal and Kadapa is 589 km. The road distance is 467.1 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Kadapa without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 35m to get from Karaikal to Kadapa, including transfers.
Karaikal to Kadapa bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Kadapa train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Kadapa is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Kadapa, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Kadapa via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, Tirupathi, and Tirupati in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Cuddapah once a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kadapa Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–25,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kadapa Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–26,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kadapa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Cuddapah
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Karaikal to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Renigunta Jn to Cuddapah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karaikal to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Website
- Balaji Cabs
Bus from Tirupati to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Balaji Cabs
- Phone
- +91 91309 66666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vikram Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Vikram Travels
- Website
- Sreedevi Express Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sreedevi Express Travels
- Phone
- +91 7396374200
- [email protected]
- Website
- 7Hills roadways
Bus from Tirupati to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- 7Hills roadways
- Website
- 7Hills roadways
- Website
- Jagan Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Jagan Travels
- Website
- Yolobus Private Limited
Bus from Tirupati to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Yolobus Private Limited
- Phone
- +91 63662 95656
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
Bus from Tirupati to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Karaikal to Kadapa bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Kadapa train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddapah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Kadapa is 467 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Karaikal to Kadapa.
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