There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ashokpillar to Nagorebus
4h 54m₹610–1,290Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
5h 36m₹210–1,700Drive 259.1 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Karaikalcar 259.1 km
4h 5m₹2,907–4,199Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Karaikaltaxi 259.1 km
4h 5m₹5,500–7,000
Tambaram to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Nagore via Ashokpillar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Tambaram and Karaikal is 321 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Tambaram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Tambaram to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ashokpillar station.
Tambaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Ashokpillar to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 3h 31m. 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 Ashokpillar to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- 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
Tambaram to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Tambaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Karaikal is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Tambaram to Karaikal.
There are 58+ hotels available in Karaikal.