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How to get fromKaraikal to Kolkataby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Karaikal to Kolkata by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    9h 49m
    ₹6,842–15,516

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Howrah Jntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    36h 41m
    ₹921–7,268

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    42h 5m
    ₹2,152–5,107

  4. Drive  1,913.5 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Kolkatacar car 1,913.5 km
    28h 32m
    ₹18,596–26,861

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane TRZ - CCU
    9h 54m
    ₹10,687–16,862

  6. Train to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the train from Tirunallaru to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane PNY - CCU
    9h 50m
    ₹13,723–23,853

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXM - CCU
    9h 24m
    ₹16,275–22,058

  8. Train, train to Salem, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Salem Towntrain train
    3. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane SXV - CCU
    15h 20m
    ₹9,362–23,697

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Renigunta Jntrain train 11018
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    43h 8m
    ₹2,002–6,852

Karaikal to Kolkata by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration43h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,002Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,702.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Kolkata via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Hotel Everest, and Chennai in around 42h 5m.

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