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How to get fromRiyadh to Karaikalby plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riyadh to Karaikal by plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly Riyadh to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    best
    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane RUH - 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
    18h 3m
    ₹22,869–62,261

  2. Fly Riyadh to Chennai International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane RUH - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    17h 4m
    ₹12,489–37,911

  3. Fly Riyadh to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane RUH - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 24m
    ₹17,839–47,261

  4. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Riyadh to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DOH - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    17h 42m
    ₹17,395–49,007

Riyadh (RUH) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹22,111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,955.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 3m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Karaikal, India?

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Karaikal. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Pondicherry (PNY), take the taxi to Cuddalore Port Jn., then take the train to Karaikal. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Karaikal.

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