There are 5 ways to get from Pondicherry University to Karaikal by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
3h 44m₹1,305–2,551Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 35m₹545–2,702Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Tiruppadirippuliyurtaxi
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain 11017
5h 3m₹750–1,998Drive 144 km
- Drive from Pondicherry University to Karaikalcar 144 km
2h 29m₹1,625–2,347Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Karaikaltaxi 144 km
2h 29m₹2,300–2,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pondicherry University to Karaikal is to taxi and train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Pondicherry University to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Pondicherry University to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Mayiladuthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Pondicherry University to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Karaikal via Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Pondicherry University and Karaikal is 158 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Pondicherry University to Karaikal, including transfers.
Pondicherry University to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Pondicherry University to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Pondicherry University, India and Karaikal, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pondicherry University to Karaikal via Pondicherry and Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 7h 35m.
- 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 Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,800
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pondicherry University to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai station.
Pondicherry University to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pondicherry University to Karaikal is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Pondicherry University to Karaikal.
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