There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus
3h 48m₹737–1,506Train via Tiruppadirippuliyur
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain 11017
6h 3m₹179–1,902Drive 128.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikalcar 128.6 km
2h 9m₹1,451–2,095Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikaltaxi 128.6 km
2h 9m₹2,000–2,500Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 11m₹298–2,355
Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal is to train via Tiruppadirippuliyur which costs ₹170 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Myladuthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Puducherry (Station) and Karaikal is 144 km. The road distance is 128.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal, including transfers.
Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train via Tiruppadirippuliyur, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Puducherry (Station), India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Myladuthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹85–700 and the journey takes 3h 15m. 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 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,500
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
Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Myladuthurai station.
Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Puducherry (Station) to Karaikal.
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