There are 6 ways to get from Karur to Chengannūr by bus, train, 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 Karur to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Chengannurbus
8h 37m₹1,417–6,141Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Erode Jntrain 22667 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chengannurtrain 12695 / ...
9h 17m₹380–3,001Drive 324.4 km
- Drive from Karur to Chengannūrcar 324.4 km
5h 6m₹3,668–5,298Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Chengannūrtaxi 324.4 km
5h 6m₹5,500–6,500Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Karur to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chengannurtrain 16344
10h 40m₹394–3,026Bus, train
- Take the bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Karur, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
11h 7m₹1,494–4,692
Karur to Chengannūr by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Chengannūr is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Chengannūr is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Chengannūr. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Chengannur via Salem and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Chengannūr. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Chengannur via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Karur and Chengannūr is 523 km. The road distance is 324.4 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Chengannūr without a car is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Karur to Chengannūr, including transfers.
Karur to Chengannūr bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Chengannūr is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Chengannūr, India?
You can take a bus from Karur to Chengannur via Salem and Chalakudy in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karur to Chengannur via Erode Jn in around 9h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Erode Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Karur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Varkala to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Chengannūr bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Karur to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Chengannūr is 324 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Karur to Chengannūr.
There are 152+ hotels available in Chengannūr.









