There are 8 ways to get from Mysuru to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mysore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Mysore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
14h 30mTrain via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Mysore Jn to Salem Jntrain 16232 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karaikaltrain 16529
18h 2m₹468–3,603Train
- Take the train from Mysore Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16232
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain 06490 / ...
16h 6m₹471–3,594Drive 472.1 km
- Drive from Mysuru to Karaikalcar 472.1 km
7h 3m₹5,309–7,668Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mysuru to Karaikaltaxi 472.1 km
7h 3m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MYQ - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
17h 48m₹8,127–23,411Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mysore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Mysore, Karnataka - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain 06490 / ...
14h 39mFly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane MYQ - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h₹6,147–22,621
Mysuru to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mysuru to Karaikal is to train via Salem which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 18h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Mysuru to Karaikal is to fly and bus which takes 6h and costs ₹6,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mysuru to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Mysore, Karnataka and arriving at Nagore via Central station and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Mysuru to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Mysore Jn and arriving at Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
The distance between Mysuru and Karaikal is 784 km. The road distance is 472.1 km.
The best way to get from Mysuru to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 30m to get from Mysuru to Karaikal, including transfers.
Mysuru to Karaikal bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Mysore, Karnataka station.
Mysuru to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mysore Jn station.
The best way to get from Mysuru to Karaikal is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,600 and takes 16h 6m.
What companies run services between Mysuru, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Mysore, 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 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mysore Jn to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Thanjavur in around 16h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport, Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
Flights from Mysore to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mysore Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Thanjavur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Mysore Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- 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)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- 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)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- srisugamtravels.in
Bus from Mysore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.srisugamtravels.in/
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Mysore Cabs
- Phone
- +91 99 72 39 51 89
- Website
- mysorecabs.com
Mysore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 99 45 35 37 72
- Website
- mysoretaxiservices.com
Safe Wheels Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 14 00 11 00
- Website
- safewheelsindia.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mysuru to Karaikal bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Mysuru to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mysuru to Karaikal is 472 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Mysuru to Karaikal.
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