There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
5h 28m₹278–2,255Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
6h 12mDrive 129.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Karaikalcar 129.4 km
2h 11m₹1,449–2,093Taxi
- 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 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
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 196 km. The road distance is 129.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Puducherry to Karaikal, including transfers.
Puducherry to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue 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 train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand hourly, and the journey takes 4h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- 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 SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand 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.