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How to get fromTirupati to Karaikalby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Tirupati to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Thiravallur X Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    9h 4m
    ₹787–1,578

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    12h
    ₹400–3,049

  3. Drive 347.2 km

    1. Drive from Tirupati to Karaikalcar car 347.2 km
    5h 27m
    ₹3,914–5,654

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Karaikaltaxi taxi 347.2 km
    5h 27m
    ₹5,000–6,500

Tirupati to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Tirupathi to Karaikal via Thiravallur X Road, FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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