There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Manali by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Avurikollaimedubus 121A
6h 43m₹596–1,322Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
7h 26m₹569–2,828Drive 292.3 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Manalicar 292.3 km
4h 41m₹3,280–4,738Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Manalitaxi 292.3 km
4h 41m₹6,500–8,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
7h 30m₹5,935–9,699
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Manali is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Manali is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Manali. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Avurikollaimedu via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Manali. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Tambaram and Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Karaikal and Manali is 342 km. The road distance is 292.3 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Manali without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Karaikal to Manali, including transfers.
Karaikal to Manali bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Manali is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Avurikollaimedu via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, and Madhavaram Rountana in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
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
- 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Avurikollaimedu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–31
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹12–18
- Deluxe Service
- ₹19–26
- A/C Service
- ₹29–31
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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 Manali bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Manali is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Karaikal to Manali.
There are 825+ hotels available in Manali.