There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Kāraikudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpattibus
5h 15m₹1,314–2,817Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16861
7h 8m₹240–1,900Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22661 / ...
6h 30m₹420–3,426Drive 266.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kāraikudicar 266.2 km
4h 18m₹3,003–4,337Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kāraikuditaxi 266.2 km
4h 18m₹3,600–4,300Fly, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane PNY - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
9h 37m₹8,392–28,998
Puducherry to Kāraikudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kāraikudi is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kāraikudi is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kāraikudi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kāraikudi is 326 km. The road distance is 266.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kāraikudi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Puducherry to Kāraikudi, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kāraikudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kāraikudi is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kāraikudi, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn via Villupuram Jn and Vridhachalam Jn in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–27,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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 to Kāraikudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Puducherry to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kāraikudi is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Puducherry to Kāraikudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikudi.