There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Tamil Nādu by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
4h 25m₹552–1,217Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
7h 38m₹341–2,651Drive 282.1 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Chennaicar 282.1 km
4h 28m₹3,183–4,597Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Chennaitaxi 282.1 km
4h 28m₹6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 8m
Karaikal to Tamil Nādu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Tamil Nādu is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Tamil Nādu is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Tamil Nādu. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Payaigada via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Tamil Nādu. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Chennai Fort via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Karaikal and Tamil Nādu is 344 km. The road distance is 282.1 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tamil Nādu without a car is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Karaikal to Tamil Nādu, including transfers.
Karaikal to Tamil Nādu bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Tamil Nādu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tamil Nādu is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Tamil Nādu, 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.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Tippusultan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Tamil Nādu bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Tamil Nādu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Tamil Nādu is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Karaikal to Tamil Nādu.
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