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

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There are 10 ways to get from Lucknow to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport 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 20m
    ₹10,692–20,937

  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 via Hyderabad

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    45h 54m

  5. Drive 2,090.5 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Karaikalcar car 2,090.5 km
    31h 23m
    ₹23,453–33,876

  6. Fly Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport 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 40m
    ₹8,842–16,587

  7. Fly Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport 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 28m
    ₹11,722–27,937

  8. Train to Kanpur Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane KNU - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    13h 42m
    ₹10,793–27,921

  9. Fly Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Salem, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Salem (SXV)plane plane LKO - SXV
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus bus
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    14h 37m
    ₹10,792–26,437

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2d 9h

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 20m

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, Uttar Pradesh to Karaikal via Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Hyderabad, Telangana, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 45h 54m.

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