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There are 6 ways to get from Mumbai to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane BOM - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    8h 12m
    ₹7,626–15,082

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thane to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    30h 52m
    ₹709–5,582

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dadar Chitra Cinema to Bengaluru Kempegowdabus bus
    2. Take the bus from ITI Main Gate to Chennai Koyambedubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    32h 18m
    ₹2,546–5,074

  4. Drive 1,370.4 km

    1. Drive from Mumbai to Karaikalcar car 1,370.4 km
    20h 2m
    ₹15,406–22,253

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BOM - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    7h 59m
    ₹6,146–9,792

  6. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane BOM - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 6m
    ₹6,466–20,682

Mumbai to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration30h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹709Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,280.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thane to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 29h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dadar Chitra Cinema to Karaikal via Bangalore Kempegowda, ITI Gate, ITI Main Gate, Chennai Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 32h 18m.

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