There are 6 ways to get from Mysuru to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mysuru to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
14h 11mTrain
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₹5,291–7,642Taxi
- 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₹9,177–30,511Fly 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₹6,827–22,161
Mysuru to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Mysuru and arriving at Nagapattinam via Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
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 576 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 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 11m to get from Mysuru to Karaikal, including transfers.
Mysuru to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Mysuru 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 11m 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 Mysuru to Karaikal via Bengaluru and Nagapattinam in around 14h 11m. 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
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–28,000
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–29,000
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–29,000
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport, Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–29,000
Flights from Mysore to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- 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 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Mysuru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Mysuru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Mysuru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Mysuru to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Bengaluru 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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