There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Kāraikkudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpattibus
5h 14m₹1,264–2,767Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16861
7h 33m₹240–1,900Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22661 / ...
5h 56m₹321–2,577Drive 266.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kāraikkudicar 266.1 km
4h 18m₹2,587–3,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kāraikkuditaxi 266.1 km
4h 18m₹3,600–4,300Fly, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane PNY - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
9h 7m₹7,392–26,998
Puducherry to Kāraikkudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kāraikkudi is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kāraikkudi is 325 km. The road distance is 266.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kāraikkudi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Puducherry to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kāraikkudi is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn in around 5h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–25,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Pondicherry to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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 Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Puducherry to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kāraikkudi is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Puducherry to Kāraikkudi.
There are 42+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.