There are 4 ways to get from Sholinghur to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapetbus FlixBus IN4306 / ...
- Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus
7h 29m₹1,782–2,944Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain 11017
11h 28m₹1,127–3,894Drive 287.4 km
- Drive from Sholinghur to Karaikalcar 287.4 km
4h 32m₹3,233–4,670Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinghur to Karaikaltaxi 287.4 km
4h 32m₹7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholinghur to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinghur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinghur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Nagore via Saidapet Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinghur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Sholinghur and arriving at Karaikal via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Sholinghur and Karaikal is 451 km. The road distance is 287.4 km.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Sholinghur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Sholinghur to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Sholinghur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Karaikal is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between Sholinghur, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sholinghur to Karaikal via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass, FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet, Saidapet Court, and Nagore in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Saidapet Court to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Sholinghur to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet station.
Sholinghur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinghur to Karaikal is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Sholinghur to Karaikal.
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