There are 5 ways to get from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Katpadi Tamil Nadu - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
6h 32m₹954–2,525Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain 17407
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
8h 40m₹346–2,660Drive 274.4 km
- Drive from Katpadi Jn to Karaikalcar 274.4 km
4h 18m₹3,098–4,475Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katpadi Jn to Karaikaltaxi 274.4 km
4h 18m₹6,500–8,500Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
9h 40m₹346–2,665
Katpadi Jn to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Katpadi Jn and Karaikal is 438 km. The road distance is 274.4 km.
The best way to get from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal, including transfers.
Katpadi Jn to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Katpadi Tamil Nadu station.
Katpadi Jn to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Katpadi Jn, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Karaikal via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Nagore in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Katpadi Jn to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Katpadi Jn to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katpadi Jn to Karaikal is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Katpadi Jn to Karaikal.
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