There are 10 ways to get from Mantralayam to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, night bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
17h 55mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Manthralayam Rd to Karaikaltrain 11017
18h 16m₹972–4,028Drive 711.3 km
- Drive from Mantralayam to Karaikalcar 711.3 km
10h 57m₹8,019–11,583Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mantralayam to Karaikaltaxi 711.3 km
10h 57m₹14,000–17,000Bus, night bus to Hyderabad, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mantralayam to Raichur Stadium Compoundbus
- Take the night bus from Raichur to Shamshabadnightbus
- Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane HYD - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
12h 53m₹7,786–17,310Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mantralaya to Kempegowda Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikaltrain 16529
23h 47m₹998–3,710Bus, night bus to Hyderabad, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the bus from Mantralayam to Raichur Stadium Compoundbus
- Take the night bus from Raichur to Shamshabadnightbus
- Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane HYD - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
12h 30m₹6,806–12,520Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Manthralayam Rd to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
14h 50m₹5,727–12,528Bus, night bus to Hyderabad, fly to Pondicherry, train
- Take the bus from Mantralayam to Raichur Stadium Compoundbus
- Take the night bus from Raichur to Shamshabadnightbus
- Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane HYD - PNY
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain
14h 28m₹7,336–19,460Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Manthralayam Rd to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
14h 27m₹5,647–10,238
Hyderabad (HYD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mantralayam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹4,100 and takes 18h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mantralayam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 10h 57m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mantralayam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Nagore via Central station and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Mantralayam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Manthralayam Rd and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
The distance between Mantralayam and Karaikal is 835 km. The road distance is 711.3 km.
The best way to get from Mantralayam to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 17h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 17h 55m to get from Mantralayam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Mantralayam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Sri Vindhya Travels, depart from Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh station.
Mantralayam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Manthralayam Rd station.
The best way to get from Mantralayam to Karaikal is to bus which takes 17h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,100 and takes 18h 16m.
What companies run services between Mantralayam, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh 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 17h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Manthralayam Rd to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹440–3,400 and the journey takes 18h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Hyderabad to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Hyderabad to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Pondicherry via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Hyderabad to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Manthralayam Rd to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,400
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Manthralayam Rd to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Manthralayam Rd to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Mantralayam to Raichur Stadium Compound
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–200
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Mantralayam to Raichur Stadium Compound
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–200
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Mantralayam to Raichur Stadium Compound
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–200
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- bharathitravels.com
Night bus from Raichur to Shamshabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,200
- Website
- http://www.bharathitravels.com/
Night bus from Raichur to Shamshabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,200
- Website
- http://www.bharathitravels.com/
Night bus from Raichur to Shamshabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,200
- Website
- http://www.bharathitravels.com/
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Mantralaya to Kempegowda Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹650–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Mantralayam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Sri Vindhya Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Mantralayam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mantralayam to Karaikal is 711 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Mantralayam to Karaikal.
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