What is the cheapest way to get from Surat to Karaikal?

The cheapest way to get from Surat to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 37h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surat to Karaikal?

The fastest way to get from Surat to Karaikal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Surat and Karaikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Surat to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Surat, Gujarat and arriving at Nagore via St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Shanti Nagar and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Surat and Karaikal?

No, there is no direct train from Surat to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Surat and arriving at Karaikal via Kalyan Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

How far is it from Surat to Karaikal?

The distance between Surat and Karaikal is 1480 km. The road distance is 1571.5 km.

How do I travel from Surat to Karaikal without a car?

The best way to get from Surat to Karaikal without a car is to train via Kalyān which takes 34h 10m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,500.

How long does it take to get from Surat to Karaikal?

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Surat to Karaikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surat to Karaikal bus from?

Surat to Karaikal bus services, operated by S.R.Travels, depart from Surat, Gujarat station.

Where do I catch the Surat to Karaikal train from?

Surat to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surat station.

Train or bus from Surat to Karaikal?

The best way to get from Surat to Karaikal is to train via Kalyān which takes 34h 10m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 33m.

Where does the Surat to Karaikal bus arrive?

Surat to Karaikal bus services, operated by S.R.Travels, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.

Where does the Surat to Karaikal train arrive?

Surat to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kalyan Jn station.

Can I drive from Surat to Karaikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Surat to Karaikal is 1572 km. It takes approximately 23h 30m to drive from Surat to Karaikal.

Where can I stay near Karaikal?

There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.

Surat to Karaikal - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane STV - TRZ
2. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
10h 6m
₹10,975–19,231
Train via Kalyān
cheapest
1. Take the train from Surat to Kalyan Jntrain 22944 / ...
2. Take the train from Kalyan Jn to Karaikaltrain 11017
34h 10m
₹852–7,033
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surat, Gujarat to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
2. Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus
3. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
37h 33m
Drive 1,571.5 km
1. Drive from Surat to Karaikalcar 1,571.5 km
23h 30m
₹17,675–25,530
Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane STV - MAA
2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h 48m
₹8,495–16,441
Fly to Pondicherry, train
1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane STV - PNY
2. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain
11h 21m
₹11,025–30,381
Fly to Salem, bus, train
1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Salem (SXV)plane STV - SXV
2. Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
25h 44m
₹9,625–27,831
Train
1. Take the train from Surat to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 09419
2. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
37h 13m
₹892–6,796

Surat to Karaikal by train

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Distance: 1,480.4 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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

You can take a train from Surat to Karaikal via Kalyan Jn in around 34h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat, Gujarat to Karaikal via Bangalore, Karnataka, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Shanti Nagar, Chennai Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 37h 33m.

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