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How to get fromPuducherry to Karaikalby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train 16861
    2. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train 16175 / ...
    5h 28m
    ₹278–2,255

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    5h 42m

  3. Drive  129.4 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Karaikalcar car 129.4 km
    2h 11m
    ₹1,452–2,097

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Karaikaltaxi taxi 129.4 km
    2h 11m
    ₹2,100–2,500

Puducherry to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Karaikal, India?

You can take a train from Pondicherry to Karaikal via Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 45m. 10 other operators also service this route.

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