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

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  1. Train to Pondicherry, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Tirunallaru to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane PNY - IXE
    7h 15m
    ₹8,876–20,035

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16187
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mangaloretrain train 16159 / ...
    19h 53m
    ₹515–4,084

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Mangalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    19h 5m

  4. Drive  723.4 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Mangalurucar car 723.4 km
    10h 46m
    ₹7,010–10,126

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane TRZ - IXE
    8h 14m
    ₹6,840–19,044

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    8h 29m
    ₹6,495–12,698

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane IXM - IXE
    8h 24m
    ₹10,428–21,240

  8. 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 Mangalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    20h 15m
    ₹1,752–3,207

  9. Train via Salem

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Salem Jntrain train 16530
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Surathkaltrain train 12789
    24h 47m
    ₹907–4,786

Pondicherry (PNY) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Karaikal to Mangaluru via Vellankanni, Velankanni Bus stand, and Bengaluru in around 19h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Bejal via Tiruchchirapali, Mangalore, and Hampankatte in around 19h 53m.

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