There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus
3h 33m₹775–1,515Train via Cuddalore
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
4h 52m₹184–1,864Drive 131.2 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Puducherrycar 131.2 km
2h 6m₹1,475–2,130Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Puducherrytaxi 131.2 km
2h 6m₹2,100–2,600Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Pondicherrytrain 16862
6h 49m₹296–2,364
Karaikal to Puducherry by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Puducherry is to train via Cuddalore which costs ₹180 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Myladuthurai and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Karaikal and Puducherry is 145 km. The road distance is 131.2 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Karaikal to Puducherry, including transfers.
Karaikal to Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Myladuthurai station.
Karaikal to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Puducherry is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train via Cuddalore, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Puducherry, India?
SETC operates a bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹85–700 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyur once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
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 Puducherry bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Karaikal to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Puducherry is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Karaikal to Puducherry.
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