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How to get fromKaraikal to Varanasiby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Karaikal to Varanasi by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane TRZ - VNS
    10h 6m
    ₹12,160–20,474

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Banarastrain train 22535
    43h 29m
    ₹1,068–8,406

  3. Bus via Hyderabad

    1. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Varanasibus bus
    46h 25m
    ₹2,752–6,707

  4. Drive  2,007.9 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Varanasicar car 2,007.9 km
    30h 56m
    ₹22,528–32,540

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane MAA - VNS
    9h 26m
    ₹8,815–17,128

  6. Train to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the train from Tirunallaru to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane PNY - VNS
    9h 48m
    ₹15,196–25,465

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXM - VNS
    10h 11m
    ₹15,748–25,670

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
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Karaikal to Varanasi by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration43h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,068Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,874.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Banaras once a week. Tickets cost ₹950–7,500 and the journey takes 41h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Varanasi via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Hotel Everest, Chennai, and Hyderabad in around 46h 25m.

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