There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Poompuhar by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
4h 59m₹551–1,192Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
7h 58m₹451–3,501Drive 288.3 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Poompuharcar 288.3 km
4h 28m₹3,243–4,684Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Poompuhartaxi 288.3 km
4h 28m₹6,000–8,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Karaikal to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
7h 1m₹6,378–10,559Bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 38m
Karaikal to Poompuhar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Poompuhar is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Poompuhar is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Agrakaram via C.B.M.T.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Villivakkam via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Karaikal and Poompuhar is 333 km. The road distance is 288.3 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Poompuhar without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Karaikal to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Karaikal to Poompuhar bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Poompuhar is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Poompuhar, India?
SETC operates a bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Karaikal to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹260–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal to Poompuhar bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Poompuhar is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Karaikal to Poompuhar.
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