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

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IXE - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 35m
    ₹6,863–19,140

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16160 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    19h 48m
    ₹720–4,260

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    18h 22m

  4. Drive  723.5 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Karaikalcar car 723.5 km
    10h 49m
    ₹7,011–10,127

  5. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IXE - 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
    7h 53m
    ₹8,893–20,140

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXE - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 40m
    ₹6,513–12,790

  7. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane IXE - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 17m
    ₹6,558–18,875

  8. Train via Erode

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Erode Jntrain train 12790
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    20h 5m
    ₹867–4,481

  9. Bus via Velankanni Bus stand

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru Kottara Chowki Bus Stop to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    20h 49m

Mangaluru to Karaikal by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹867Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Mangaluru to Karaikal via Bengaluru and Nagapattinam in around 18h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mangaluru to Karaikal via Mangalore and Tiruchchirapali in around 19h 48m.

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