There are 5 ways to get from Kuppam to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Krishnagiri - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
8h 24m₹1,658–3,349Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kuppam to Jolarpettaitrain
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain
11h 44m₹471–3,733Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Kuppam to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Cuddalore Port Jn.train
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain
10h 52m₹473–3,766Drive 322.5 km
- Drive from Kuppam to Karaikalcar 322.5 km
4h 55m₹3,619–5,227Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuppam to Karaikaltaxi 322.5 km
4h 55m₹5,000–6,500
Kuppam to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuppam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kuppam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuppam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Krishnagiri and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuppam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kuppam and arriving at Karaikal via Katpadi Jn and Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Kuppam and Karaikal is 592 km. The road distance is 322.5 km.
The best way to get from Kuppam to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Kuppam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kuppam to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Krishnagiri station.
Kuppam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kuppam station.
The best way to get from Kuppam to Karaikal is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train via Vellore, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kuppam to Karaikal via Krishnagiri, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kuppam to Karaikal via Katpadi Jn and Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 10h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kuppam to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kuppam to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kuppam to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Kuppam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuppam to Karaikal is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kuppam to Karaikal.
There are 59+ hotels available in Karaikal.