There are 5 ways to get from Kovilambakkam to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus
4h 46m₹540–1,197Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
9h 10m₹349–2,732Drive 264.1 km
- Drive from Kovilambakkam to Karaikalcar 264.1 km
4h 23m₹2,981–4,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovilambakkam to Karaikaltaxi 264.1 km
4h 23m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
7h 11m₹6,225–9,699
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovilambakkam to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kovilambakkam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovilambakkam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Pallikaranai Kamatchi Hospital and arriving at Nagore via Saidapet Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovilambakkam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mount and arriving at Karaikal via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Kovilambakkam and Karaikal is 314 km. The road distance is 264.1 km.
The best way to get from Kovilambakkam to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kovilambakkam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kovilambakkam to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Saidapet Court station.
Kovilambakkam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kovilambakkam to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Kovilambakkam, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Saidapet Court to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Saidapet Court to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kovilambakkam to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Kovilambakkam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovilambakkam to Karaikal is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kovilambakkam to Karaikal.
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