There are 4 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shollinganallur to Nagorebus
3h 25m₹520–1,122Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
5h 53m₹688–2,265Drive 253.9 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Karaikalcar 253.9 km
4h 13m₹2,463–3,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Karaikaltaxi 253.9 km
4h 13m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinganallur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Shollinganallur and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Sholinganallur and Karaikal is 282 km. The road distance is 253.9 km.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Sholinganallur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Sholinganallur to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Shollinganallur station.
Sholinganallur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Sholinganallur, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Shollinganallur to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹220–800 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Shollinganallur to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sholinganallur to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Sholinganallur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinganallur to Karaikal is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Sholinganallur to Karaikal.
There are 63+ hotels available in Karaikal.