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How to get fromOngole to Karaikalby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ongole to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Ongole - Chennai
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    9h 42m
    ₹1,012–2,525

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ongole to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 22673
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188 / ...
    13h 43m
    ₹454–3,466

  3. Drive  571.2 km

    1. Drive from Ongole to Karaikalcar car 571.2 km
    8h 45m
    ₹6,394–9,236

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ongole to Karaikaltaxi taxi 571.2 km
    8h 45m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Taxi to Vijayawada Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ongole to Vijayawada-Airport-VGAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane VGA - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 44m
    ₹8,557–16,796

  6. Train via Tirupati

    1. Take the train from Ongole to Renigunta Jntrain train 04171 / ...
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    15h 48m
    ₹485–3,680

  7. Bus via Velankanni Bus stand

    1. Take the bus from Ongole to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    15h 57m

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 45m
    ₹5,905–11,075

  9. Bus to Hyderabad, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ongole to LB Nagarbus bus
    2. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane HYD - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    13h 49m
    ₹7,781–17,104

Ongole to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹454Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Ongole to Karaikal via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Nagore in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ongole to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 13h 43m.

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