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How to get fromKaraikal to Manipalby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train to Pondicherry, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    9h 46m
    ₹7,646–27,395

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Karurtrain train 16187
    2. Take the train from Karur to Udupitrain train 22630
    17h 51m
    ₹649–4,184

  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 Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    21h 5m

  4. Drive  780 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Manipalcar car 780 km
    11h 33m
    ₹8,743–12,629

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane TRZ - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    10h 14m
    ₹7,610–19,404

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    10h 44m
    ₹6,765–14,058

  7. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Shivamogga, taxi

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane TIR - RQY
    3. Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Manipaltaxi taxi
    15h 2m
    ₹8,562–34,212

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Erode Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Mangaloretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    19h 5m
    ₹983–5,813

  9. Train, bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Baiyyappanahalitrain train 16530
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus FlixBus IN4520
    26h 33m
    ₹949–4,418

Karaikal to Manipal by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹983Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 750.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a train from Karaikal to Manipal via Karur and Udupi in around 17h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Manipal Tiger Circle via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Hotel Everest, and Chennai in around 21h 5m.

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