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How to get fromLucknow to Karaikalby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Lucknow to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane LKO - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 5m
    ₹10,692–15,937

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Peramburtrain train 12540
    2. Take the train from Perambur to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    46h 20m
    ₹1,173–8,874

  3. Train via Chennai

    1. Take the train from Aishbagh to Chennai Centraltrain train 12511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain train 16175 / ...
    42h 21m
    ₹1,191–9,060

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Allahabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allahabad to Rewabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rewa to Chennaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    2d

  5. Drive  2,091 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Karaikalcar car 2,091 km
    31h 23m
    ₹23,461–33,888

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LKO - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 50m
    ₹8,842–16,587

  7. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane LKO - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 33m
    ₹10,722–17,937

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Salem (SXV)plane plane LKO - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    23h 10m
    ₹9,362–23,737

  9. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane LKO - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 8m
    ₹10,387–28,672

Lucknow to Karaikal by train and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration42h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,963.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Karaikal, India?

You can take a train from Aishbagh to Karaikal via Chennai Central, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 42h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucknow to Karaikal via Allahabad, Rewa, Chennai, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 2d.

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