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How to get fromRanchi to Karaikalby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXR - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 16m
    ₹9,658–18,961

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Arakkonamtrain train 13351
    2. Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    43h 48m
    ₹989–7,556

  3. Train via Chennai

    1. Take the train from Hatia to Chennai Centraltrain train 13351
    2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain train 16175 / ...
    38h 46m
    ₹1,021–7,797

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Bhubaneswarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    38h 55m
    ₹2,699–6,377

  5. Drive  1,844.6 km

    1. Drive from Ranchi to Karaikalcar car 1,844.6 km
    27h 48m
    ₹20,697–29,895

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IXR - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 36m
    ₹11,008–16,311

  7. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane IXR - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    16h 55m
    ₹11,798–26,811

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Salem (SXV)plane plane IXR - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    23h 46m
    ₹10,178–26,111

Ranchi to Karaikal by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,021Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,577.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Hatia to Karaikal via Chennai Central, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 38h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi to Karaikal via Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 38h 55m.

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