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There are 7 ways to get from Patna to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane PAT - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 4m
    ₹11,895–19,177

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Patna Jn to Peramburtrain train 22644 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain train 16175 / ...
    44h 38m
    ₹1,300–9,978

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Patna to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    2d

  4. Drive  2,111.1 km

    1. Drive from Patna to Karaikalcar car 2,111.1 km
    31h 33m
    ₹20,474–29,574

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PAT - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 29m
    ₹10,045–20,827

  6. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane PAT - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 8m
    ₹14,925–27,177

  7. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane PAT - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    16h 12m
    ₹10,185–23,677

Patna to Karaikal by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration44h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,947.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

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

You can take a train from Patna Jn to Karaikal via Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 44h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patna to Karaikal via Chennai, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 2d.

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