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

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

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  1. Fly Pune Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

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    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
    ₹7,179–11,930

  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 Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    26h 8m

  4. Drive  1,217.8 km

    1. Drive from Pune to Karaikalcar car 1,217.8 km
    18h 25m
    ₹11,911–17,205

  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
    ₹5,329–11,580

  6. Fly Pune Airport to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    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
    14h 10m
    ₹8,709–19,930

  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
    ₹8,954–17,610

  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
    ₹8,119–13,050

Pune to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,182.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Karaikal via Bengaluru and Nagapattinam in around 26h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pune Jn to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 26h 15m.

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