There are 5 ways to get from Renigunta to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
8h 50m₹1,021–1,926Train
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain 11017
10h 55m₹290–2,200Drive 340.4 km
- Drive from Renigunta to Karaikalcar 340.4 km
5h 19m₹3,330–4,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Renigunta to Karaikaltaxi 340.4 km
5h 19m₹6,000–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TIR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
8h 44m₹11,824–27,094
Renigunta to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Renigunta to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Renigunta to Karaikal is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Renigunta to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Nagore via FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram Bus Terminal and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Renigunta and Karaikal is 453 km. The road distance is 340.4 km.
The best way to get from Renigunta to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Renigunta to Karaikal, including transfers.
Renigunta to Karaikal bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Renigunta to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Renigunta to Karaikal is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Renigunta, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Renigunta to Karaikal via Tirupathi, Chennai Madhavaram, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram Bus Terminal, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–25,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–310
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
A.S Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 95 02 65 61 89
PS Cabs
- Phone
- +91 83 74 43 88 26
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Booking & Getting There
Renigunta to Karaikal bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Chennai Madhavaram station.
Renigunta to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Renigunta to Karaikal is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Renigunta to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.