There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Karaikal Port by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruppadirippuliyur
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagoretrain 11017
5h 13m₹349–2,112Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
- Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
5h 35mDrive 140.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Karaikal Portcar 140.9 km
2h 23m₹1,588–2,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Karaikal Porttaxi 140.9 km
2h 23m₹2,200–2,700Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Nagoretrain 16175 / ...
6h 27m₹468–2,565
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal Port is to train via Tiruppadirippuliyur which costs ₹340 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal Port is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Karaikal Port. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Karaikal Port. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Puducherry and Karaikal Port is 177 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal Port without a car is to train via Tiruppadirippuliyur which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Puducherry to Karaikal Port, including transfers.
Puducherry to Karaikal Port bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Karaikal Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karaikal Port is to train via Tiruppadirippuliyur which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Karaikal Port, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagore once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Karaikal Port via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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 Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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 Port bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai station.
Puducherry to Karaikal Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Karaikal Port is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Puducherry to Karaikal Port.
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