There are 4 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 8m₹1,055–2,215Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
5h 28m₹278–2,255Drive 129.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Karaikalcar 129.4 km
2h 11m₹1,470–2,123Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Karaikaltaxi 129.4 km
2h 11m₹2,100–2,500
Puducherry to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
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 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Karaikal via Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Karaikal is 141 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 8m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 8m 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 Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Karaikal, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Karaikal via Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai station.
Puducherry to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddalore Port Jn. 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 56+ hotels available in Karaikal.