There are 9 ways to get from Karur to Mamallapuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Karur to Chengalpattutrain 16160
6h 55m₹1,139–2,909Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Mahabalipurambus
8h 5m₹728–3,858Bus
- Take the bus from Karur to Krishnagiri TCR Circlebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Mahabalipurambus Krishnagiri - Mahabalipuram
8hDrive 337.4 km
- Drive from Karur to Mamallapuramcar 337.4 km
5h 3m₹3,786–5,468Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Mamallapuramtaxi 337.4 km
5h 3m₹5,500–7,000Bus to Salem, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipurambus
6h 17m₹6,791–14,346Taxi to Madurai, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Karur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipurambus
6h 31m₹8,100–13,126Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipurambus
7h 26m₹6,119–11,168Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Karur to Irugurtrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipurambus
8h 47m₹5,915–14,595
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Mamallapuram is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Mamallapuram is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Mamallapuram. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Mahabalipuram via Krishnagiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Mamallapuram. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Chengalpattu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Karur and Mamallapuram is 387 km. The road distance is 337.4 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Mamallapuram without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Karur to Mamallapuram, including transfers.
Karur to Mamallapuram bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Mamallapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Mamallapuram is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Mamallapuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karur to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karur to Mahabalipuram via Krishnagiri TCR Circle and Krishnagiri in around 8h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Karur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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 Karur to Irugur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 96888 88347
- [email protected]
- Website
- AB Ramani Transports
Bus from Karur to Krishnagiri TCR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- AB Ramani Transports
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Karur to Krishnagiri TCR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Mamallapuram bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, arrive at Krishnagiri TCR Circle station.
Karur to Mamallapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Mamallapuram is 337 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Karur to Mamallapuram.
There are 218+ hotels available in Mamallapuram.


















