There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - TPL Manali to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN4303A
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
5h 28m₹630–1,293Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Egmore Bus Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
8h 24m₹236–1,814Drive 296.2 km
- Drive from Manali to Karaikalcar 296.2 km
4h 36m₹3,340–4,825Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manali to Karaikaltaxi 296.2 km
4h 36m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
8h 10m₹6,213–8,984
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - TPL Manali and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Manali and Karaikal is 327 km. The road distance is 296.2 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Manali to Karaikal, including transfers.
Manali to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - TPL Manali station.
Manali to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Karaikal is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Manali to Karaikal.
There are 58+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - TPL Manali to Karaikal via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 5h 28m.
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - TPL Manali to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.F.L. to Egmore Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹16–120
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹16–22
- Express Service
- ₹24–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–50
- A/C Service
- ₹50–120
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, Getting to Rome from the airport, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.