There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Karur by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karurtrain 16857
5h 28m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Salem to Karurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 36m₹1,163–4,048Drive 257.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Karurcar 257.4 km
4h 4m₹2,495–3,604Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Karurtaxi 257.4 km
4h 4m₹4,300–5,500
Puducherry to Karur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Karur is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Karur is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Karur. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Karur via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Karur. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Karur is 293 km. The road distance is 257.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karur without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Pondicherry to Karur takes 5h 28m including transfers and departs once a week.
Puducherry to Karur bus services, operated by No 1 Air Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Karur is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Karur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Karur once a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Karur via Salem in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- No 1 Air Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- No 1 Air Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Avlt Trans
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Avlt Trans
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- RP Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- RP Tours and Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 8903851555
- Website
- Golden Power Travels
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Golden Power Travels
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- SVBS Travels
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SVBS Travels
- Phone
- +91 63662 95656
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
- Website
- Janaki Road Lines
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Janaki Road Lines
- Website
- Maaruti Express
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Maaruti Express
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Karur bus services, operated by No 1 Air Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Puducherry to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Karur is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Puducherry to Karur.
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