There are 4 ways to get from Porur to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
4h 48m₹549–1,191Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 13m₹305–1,862Drive 274.8 km
- Drive from Porur to Karaikalcar 274.8 km
4h 18m₹3,121–4,507Taxi
- Take the taxi from Porur to Karaikaltaxi 274.8 km
4h 18m₹6,000–7,500
Porur to Karaikal by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porur to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Porur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Porur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Porur and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Porur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Porur and Karaikal is 321 km. The road distance is 274.8 km.
The best way to get from Porur to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Porur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Porur to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Porur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Porur to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Porur, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Porur to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Porur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porur to Karaikal is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Porur to Karaikal.
There are 57+ hotels available in Karaikal.