There are 5 ways to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Ashokpillarbus
- Take the bus from Ashokpillar to Nagorebus
5h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
8h 6m₹331–2,557Drive 240.7 km
- Drive from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikalcar 240.7 km
3h 48m₹2,718–3,925Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikaltaxi 240.7 km
3h 48m₹3,800–4,600Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
7h 37m₹6,226–9,694
Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Maraimalai Nagar and arriving at Nagore via Ashokpillar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Marai Malai Nagar Ka and arriving at Karaikal via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Maraimalai Nagar and Karaikal is 352 km. The road distance is 240.7 km.
The best way to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal, including transfers.
Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Maraimalai Nagar station.
Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Maraimalai Nagar, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal via Ashokpillar and Nagore in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- 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 Chengalpattu to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Ashokpillar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ashokpillar to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
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More Questions & Answers
Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Ashokpillar station.
Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Maraimalai Nagar to Karaikal.
There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal.