There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Tiruvallur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillarbus
- Take the bus from Ashokpillar to Sriperumbudurbus
7h 32m₹742–2,307Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Arakkonamtrain 11018
10h 35m₹384–2,937Train via Chennai
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tiruvallurtrain 12609 / ...
9h 55m₹465–3,623Drive 285.8 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Tiruvallurcar 285.8 km
4h 27m₹3,223–4,655Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Tiruvallurtaxi 285.8 km
4h 27m₹6,000–8,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Tiruvallurtrain 66021 / ...
9h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Tiruvallur is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Tiruvallur is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Tiruvallur. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at Thiruvallur Terminal via Ashokpillar and Sriperumpudur Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Tiruvallur. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Tiruvallur via Tambaram and Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Karaikal and Tiruvallur is 376 km. The road distance is 285.8 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tiruvallur without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Karaikal to Tiruvallur, including transfers.
Karaikal to Tiruvallur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Tiruvallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tiruvallur is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Tiruvallur, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Thiruvallur Terminal via Nagore, Ashokpillar, Sriperumbudur, and Sriperumpudur Bus Terminal in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Thiruvallur Terminal via Tambaram, Chennai Park, Chennai Central, Tiruvallur, and Thiruvallur Oil Mill in around 9h 55m.
- 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 Chennai Central to Tiruvallur
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Tiruvallur
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Karaikal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagore to Ashokpillar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Ashokpillar to Sriperumbudur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,100
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹190–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- 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 Tiruvallur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Ashokpillar station.
Karaikal to Tiruvallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Tiruvallur is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Karaikal to Tiruvallur.
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