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How to get fromMangaluru to Karaikalby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    8h 14m
    ₹6,813–14,040

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Karurtrain train 22629
    2. Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    16h 59m
    ₹753–4,210

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    19h 15m
    ₹1,749–3,136

  4. Drive 723.5 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Karaikalcar car 723.5 km
    10h 49m
    ₹8,156–11,781

  5. Fly to Pondicherry, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IXE - PNY
    2. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 39m
    ₹7,863–20,190

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXE - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    6h 26m
    ₹6,833–14,250

  7. Fly to Salem, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Salem (SXV)plane plane IXE - SXV
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus bus
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 57m
    ₹8,463–19,640

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kannurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Erode Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Erode Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    19h 34m

  9. Bus, train via Mysuru

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Mysore, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mysore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain train
    22h 19m

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,746Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Mangaluru to Karaikal via Mangalore Jn and Karur in around 16h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Karaikal via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 19h 15m.

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