There are 9 ways to get from Karur to Poompuhar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Karur to Peramburtrain 22652 / ...
6h 51m₹360–2,815Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 10mDrive 378.8 km
- Drive from Karur to Poompuharcar 378.8 km
5h 35m₹4,325–6,246Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Poompuhartaxi 378.8 km
5h 35m₹8,000–10,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Karur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 31m₹7,756–12,486Bus
- Take the bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Karur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 55mTrain to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 17m₹5,775–10,028Bus to Salem, fly
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
4h 13m₹6,947–16,206Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karur to Irugurtrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
6h 32m₹5,571–14,455
Karur to Poompuhar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Poompuhar is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Poompuhar is to bus and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Villivakkam via Perambur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Karur and Poompuhar is 419 km. The road distance is 378.8 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Poompuhar without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Karur to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Karur to Poompuhar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Poompuhar is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karur to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karur to Villivakkam via Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice 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)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
- 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 Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Poompuhar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Karur to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Poompuhar is 379 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Karur to Poompuhar.
There are 1039+ hotels available in Poompuhar.