There are 5 ways to get from Panruti to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Myladuthuraibus
4h 39m₹830–2,385Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain 11017
5h 37m₹275–2,185Drive 118.1 km
- Drive from Panruti to Karaikalcar 118.1 km
1h 51m₹1,332–1,924Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panruti to Karaikaltaxi 118.1 km
1h 51m₹1,900–2,300Train via Sīrkāzhi
- Take the train from Panruti to Sirkazhitrain 06689 / ...
- Take the train from Sirkazhi to Karaikaltrain 11017 / ...
6h 27m₹277–2,150
Panruti to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panruti to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Panruti to Karaikal is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Panruti to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore and arriving at Myladuthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Panruti to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Panruti and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruppadirippuliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Panruti and Karaikal is 144 km. The road distance is 118.1 km.
The best way to get from Panruti to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Panruti to Karaikal, including transfers.
Panruti to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Cuddalore station.
Panruti to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Panruti to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Panruti, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Cuddalore to Myladuthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹65–650 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Panruti to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Sirkazhi to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Cuddalore to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,300
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More Questions & Answers
Panruti to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Myladuthurai station.
Panruti to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panruti to Karaikal is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Panruti to Karaikal.
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