There are 7 ways to get from Karur to Vandavāsi 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 Melmaruvatturtrain 16160
6h 28m₹1,176–2,911Bus
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Melmaruvathurbus
6h 45m₹2,107–5,141Drive 280.2 km
- Drive from Karur to Vandavāsicar 280.2 km
4h 27m₹2,723–3,934Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Vandavāsitaxi 280.2 km
4h 27m₹4,700–6,000Bus to Salem, fly, train
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Melmaruvatturtrain
5h 36m₹7,487–14,961Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus Karur - Salem
- Take the bus from Salem to Melmaruvathurbus Salem - Melmaruvathur
7h 50m₹1,747–3,865Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Melmaruvatturtrain
6h 40m₹6,815–14,783
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Vandavāsi is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Vandavāsi is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Vandavāsi. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Melmaruvathur via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Vandavāsi. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Melmaruvattur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Karur and Vandavāsi is 356 km. The road distance is 280.2 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Vandavāsi without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Karur to Vandavāsi, including transfers.
Karur to Vandavāsi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Vandavāsi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Vandavāsi is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Vandavāsi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karur to Melmaruvattur once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karur to Vandavāsi via Salem and Melmaruvathur in around 6h 45m.
- 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 Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Tambaram to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Tambaram to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- 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
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Salem to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Vandavāsi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Karur to Vandavāsi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Melmaruvattur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Vandavāsi is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Karur to Vandavāsi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vandavāsi.