There are 7 ways to get from Nelamangala to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
13h 4m₹1,059–2,414Train
cheapest- Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikaltrain 16529
16h 58m₹434–2,683Drive 426.1 km
- Drive from Nelamangala to Karaikalcar 426.1 km
6h 33m₹4,800–6,932Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nelamangala to Karaikaltaxi 426.1 km
6h 33m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
9h 24m₹4,438–10,159Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
9h 1m₹4,958–7,869Fly to Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain
10h 34m₹5,788–17,309
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelamangala to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹2,700 and takes 16h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Nelamangala to Karaikal is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelamangala station to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Nelamangala Bus Station and arriving at Nagore via Maharani College, Shanti Nagar and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Nelamangala to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Manjunatha Nagara and arriving at Karaikal via Majestic and Baiyyappanahali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
The distance between Nelamangala and Karaikal is 664 km. The road distance is 426.1 km.
The best way to get from Nelamangala to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 13h 4m to get from Nelamangala to Karaikal, including transfers.
Nelamangala to Karaikal bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Shanti Nagar station.
Nelamangala to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Baiyyappanahali station.
The best way to get from Nelamangala to Karaikal is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹2,700 and takes 16h 58m.
What companies run services between Nelamangala, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Nelamangala Bus Station to Karaikal via Maharani College, Shanti Nagar, Chennai Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 14h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–19,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.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
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nelamangala to Karaikal bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Chennai Koyambedu station.
Nelamangala to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelamangala to Karaikal is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Nelamangala to Karaikal.
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