There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
3h 18m₹1,055–2,215Train via Tiruppadirippuliyur
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain 11017
6h 3m₹179–1,902Drive 129.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Karaikalcar 129.4 km
2h 11m₹1,455–2,101Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Karaikaltaxi 129.4 km
2h 11m₹2,100–2,500Train
- 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 to Karaikal by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal is to train via Tiruppadirippuliyur which costs ₹170 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Mayiladuthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry 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 and Karaikal is 142 km. The road distance is 129.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Puducherry to Karaikal, including transfers.
Puducherry to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train via Tiruppadirippuliyur, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Karaikal, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹377–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 45m. 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,500
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 to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai station.
Puducherry to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Karaikal is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Puducherry to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.