There are 5 ways to get from Mannady to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
4h 58m₹549–1,187Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 16m₹328–2,534Drive 278.6 km
- Drive from Mannady to Karaikalcar 278.6 km
4h 37m₹3,164–4,570Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannady to Karaikaltaxi 278.6 km
4h 37m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
7h 31m₹5,696–10,446
Mannady to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannady to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Mannady to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannady to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Broadway and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannady to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Beach and arriving at Karaikal via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Mannady and Karaikal is 318 km. The road distance is 278.6 km.
The best way to get from Mannady to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Mannady to Karaikal, including transfers.
Mannady to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Mannady to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Mannady to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Mannady, Tamil Nādu, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Mannady to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Mannady to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannady to Karaikal is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Mannady to Karaikal.
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