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How to get fromKarur to Chennaiby bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus to Salem, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Karur to Salembus bus
    2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SXV - MAA
    3h 51m
    ₹6,336–11,851

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karur to Peramburtrain train 22652 / ...
    6h 38m
    ₹260–2,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Karur to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 10m
    ₹550–1,100

  4. Drive  382.8 km

    1. Drive from Karur to Chennaicar car 382.8 km
    5h 38m
    ₹4,276–6,176

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karur to Chennaitaxi taxi 382.8 km
    5h 38m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Karur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    4h 5m
    ₹7,645–11,131

  7. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRZ - MAA
    4h 55m
    ₹5,664–9,173

  8. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karur to Irugurtrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    6h 16m
    ₹5,460–13,600

Karur to Chennai by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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, Hans Travels operates a bus from Karur to Chennai every 3 hours, and the journey takes 8h 10m. 12 other operators also service this route.

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