There are 8 ways to get from Prayagraj to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Hyderabad
best- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
41h 3mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 22614 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
41h 8m₹1,082–8,214Drive 1,954.2 km
- Drive from Prayagraj to Karaikalcar 1,954.2 km
29h 21m₹21,981–31,750Fly Allahabad to Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXD - PNY
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain
29h 3m₹14,770–40,797Bus
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus
2d 6hFly Allahabad to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXD - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
11h 33m₹12,720–33,647Train to Varanasi Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jntrain
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VNS - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
11h 36m₹8,601–20,328Train to Varanasi Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jntrain
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane VNS - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
14h 49m₹9,581–24,118
Prayagraj to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prayagraj to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,500 and takes 41h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Prayagraj to Karaikal is to fly and train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹34,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Prayagraj to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Nagore via Hyderabad, Telangana, Central station and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Prayagraj to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Prayagraj Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 8m.
The distance between Prayagraj and Karaikal is 2043 km. The road distance is 1954.2 km.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Karaikal without a car is to bus via Hyderabad which takes 41h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 41h 3m to get from Prayagraj to Karaikal, including transfers.
Prayagraj to Karaikal bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh station.
Prayagraj to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Prayagraj Jn station.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Karaikal is to bus via Hyderabad which takes 41h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,500 and takes 41h 8m.
What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Karaikal via Hyderabad, Telangana, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 41h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prayagraj Jn to Karaikal via Mayiladuturai J in around 41h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Allahabad to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–38,000
Flights from Allahabad to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–39,000
Flights from Allahabad to Pondicherry via Mumbai, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–48,000
Flights from Allahabad to Pondicherry via Delhi, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹19,000–42,000
Flights from Allahabad to Pondicherry via Mumbai, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–41,000
Flights from Allahabad to Pondicherry via Delhi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–43,000
Flights from Allahabad to Pondicherry via Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–41,000
Flights from Allahabad to Pondicherry via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–39,000
Flights from Allahabad to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–31,000
Flights from Allahabad to Trichy International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–34,000
Flights from Allahabad to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–31,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,400–4,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,300–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Prayagraj to Karaikal bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Prayagraj to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prayagraj to Karaikal is 1954 km. It takes approximately 29h 21m to drive from Prayagraj to Karaikal.
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