There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Ranipet by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
6h 23m₹782–1,707Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Chengalpattutrain 16176 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Town to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4301
8h 30m₹414–1,955Train, bus via Kanchipuram
- Take the train from Karaikal to Chengalpattutrain 16176 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
7h 29m₹1,083–3,463Drive 260.3 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Ranipetcar 260.3 km
4h 6m₹2,531–3,655Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Ranipettaxi 260.3 km
4h 6m₹6,000–8,000Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Karaikal to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the bus from Chengalpet New Bus Terminal to Vandalur Gatebus 500
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
10h 57m₹500–2,323
Karaikal to Ranipet by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Ranipet is to train and bus which costs ₹410 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Ranipet is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Ranipet. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Karaikal and Ranipet is 424 km. The road distance is 260.3 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Ranipet without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Karaikal to Ranipet, including transfers.
Karaikal to Ranipet bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Ranipet bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Ranipet is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Karaikal to Ranipet.
There are 89+ hotels available in Ranipet.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Ranipet, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Karaikal to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Karaikal to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹260–550
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–220
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Town to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–390
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Chengalpet New Bus Terminal to Vandalur Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹17–130
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹17–24
- Express Service
- ₹25–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹55–130
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- 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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