There are 6 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal by bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
4h 27m₹639–1,999Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
8h 33m₹339–2,644Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Karaikal267.2 km
4h 16mDrive 267.2 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikalcar 267.2 km
4h 16m₹3,017–4,358Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikaltaxi 267.2 km
4h 16m₹6,000–7,500Fly, 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
5h 42m₹6,533–8,594
Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Guindy Industrial Estate and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Karaikal via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Karaikal is 306 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. 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 Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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
Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Karaikal.
There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Karaikal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.