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How to get fromPune to Karaikalby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Pune to Karaikal by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Pune Airport to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    best
    1. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane PNQ - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 25m
    ₹8,209–21,930

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pune Jn to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    26h 15m
    ₹600–4,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pune, Maharashtra to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Pune, Maharashtra - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    31h

  4. Drive 1,217.9 km

    1. Drive from Pune to Karaikalcar car 1,217.9 km
    18h 25m
    ₹13,664–19,736

  5. Fly Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PNQ - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 16m
    ₹5,829–9,580

  6. Fly Pune Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane PNQ - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 21m
    ₹7,179–13,930

  7. Bus to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Swargate to Vileparlebus bus
    2. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane BOM - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 29m
    ₹7,954–15,610

  8. Fly Pune Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane PNQ - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 34m
    ₹8,119–12,540

Pune to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Pune, India and Karaikal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Pune Jn to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 26h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pune, Maharashtra to Karaikal via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 31h.

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