There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Karapakkam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tambaramtrain 16116 / ...
3h 22m₹610–1,845Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkambus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
4h 29m₹230–827Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Perungalathurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkambus FlixBus IN5131 / ...
3h 55m₹675–2,135Drive 127.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Karapakkamcar 127.5 km
2h 8m₹1,240–1,791Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Karapakkamtaxi 127.5 km
2h 8m₹2,900–3,500
Puducherry to Karapakkam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Karapakkam is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu which costs ₹230 - ₹850 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Karapakkam is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Karapakkam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam via FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Karapakkam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Puducherry and Karapakkam is 187 km. The road distance is 127.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karapakkam without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Puducherry to Karapakkam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Karapakkam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Karapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karapakkam is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Karapakkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam via Perungalathur and FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹90–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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 Karapakkam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Perungalathur station.
Puducherry to Karapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Karapakkam is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Puducherry to Karapakkam.
There are 1202+ hotels available in Karapakkam.