What is the cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Manali?

The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Manali is to bus via Guindy Industrial Estate which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karaikal to Manali?

The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Manali is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.

Is there a direct bus between Karaikal and Manali?

No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Manali. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at M.F.L via I.T.C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Karaikal and Manali?

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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Karaikal to Manali?

The distance between Karaikal and Manali is 352 km. The road distance is 292.3 km.

How do I travel from Karaikal to Manali without a car?

The best way to get from Karaikal to Manali without a car is to bus via Guindy Industrial Estate which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,300.

How long does it take to get from Karaikal to Manali?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Karaikal to Manali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaikal to Manali bus from?

Karaikal to Manali bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.

Where do I catch the Karaikal to Manali train from?

Karaikal to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.

Train or bus from Karaikal to Manali?

The best way to get from Karaikal to Manali is to bus via Guindy Industrial Estate which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Karaikal to Manali bus arrive?

Karaikal to Manali bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Guindy Industrial Estate station.

Where does the Karaikal to Manali train arrive?

Karaikal to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.

Can I drive from Karaikal to Manali?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Manali is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Karaikal to Manali.

Where can I stay near Manali?

There are 871+ hotels available in Manali.

Karaikal to Manali - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Bus via Guindy Industrial Estate
best
1. Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
5h 11m
₹592–1,257
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
8h 42m
₹380–2,731
Drive 292.3 km
1. Drive from Karaikal to Manalicar 292.3 km
4h 41m
₹3,288–4,749
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Manalitaxi 292.3 km
4h 41m
₹6,500–8,000
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Karaikal to Manjattidaltrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
7h 40m
₹6,213–8,914
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9h 24m

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

42Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

₹5,643Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.1 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

SETC operates a bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 43m.

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