There are 7 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
cheapest- Take the train from Mysore Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16232
16h 29m₹477–3,639Drive 472.1 km
- Drive from Mysuru to Karaikalcar 472.1 km
7h 3m₹5,343–7,717Taxi
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
18h 3m₹10,177–33,511Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mysore, Karnataka to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Mysore, Karnataka - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Karaikaltrain 16188
17h 45mFly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane MYQ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
8h 19m₹6,827–30,161
Mysuru to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mysuru to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 16h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Mysuru to Karaikal is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
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 Karaikal via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
The distance between Mysuru and Karaikal is 783 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 - ₹3,700 and takes 16h 29m.
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, Indian Railways operates a train from Mysore Jn to Mayiladuturai J once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 14h 30m.
- 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
- ₹9,000–31,000
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–33,000
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
- ₹10,000–32,000
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport, Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–32,000
Flights from Mysore to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mysore Jn to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
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
Train from Tiruppur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Mysore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- 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 Mayiladuturai J 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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