What is the cheapest way to get from Karur to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Karur to Chennai is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karur to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Karur to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000.

Is there a direct bus between Karur and Chennai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Karur and Chennai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karur and arriving at Perambur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Karur to Chennai?

The distance between Karur and Chennai is 415 km. The road distance is 382.8 km.

How do I travel from Karur to Chennai without a car?

The best way to get from Karur to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.

How long does it take to get from Karur to Chennai?

The train from Karur to Perambur takes 6h 38m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Karur to Chennai bus from?

Karur to Chennai bus services, operated by S R T, depart from Karur, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Karur to Chennai train from?

Karur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.

Train or bus from Karur to Chennai?

The best way to get from Karur to Chennai is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Karur to Chennai bus arrive?

Karur to Chennai bus services, operated by S R T, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Karur to Chennai train arrive?

Karur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.

Can I drive from Karur to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Chennai is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Karur to Chennai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karur to Chennai?

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Karur to Chennai - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Karur to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Karur to Peramburtrain 22652 / ...
6h 38m
₹260–2,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Karur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 20m
Drive 382.8 km
1. Drive from Karur to Chennaicar 382.8 km
5h 38m
₹4,333–6,258
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karur to Chennaitaxi 382.8 km
5h 38m
₹8,500–11,000
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Karur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 10m
₹8,145–11,131
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
4h 55m
₹6,164–8,673
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karur to Irugurtrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
6h 11m
₹5,960–9,100
Bus to Salem, fly
1. Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
4h 34m
₹7,036–13,981

Karur to Chennai by train

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Distance: 414.6 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Karur, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Karur to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 38m. Alternatively, S R T operates a bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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