There are 4 ways to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tiruthani to Kancheepurambus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Anna Nagar - Vanavil TVbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
8h 51m₹1,229–3,397Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain 11017
10h 45m₹372–2,962Drive 284.5 km
- Drive from Tiruttani to Karaikalcar 284.5 km
4h 30m₹3,200–4,623Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruttani to Karaikaltaxi 284.5 km
4h 30m₹4,400–5,500
Tiruttani to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tiruttani to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruthani and arriving at Nagore via Kanchipuram, Thirumangalam EB Office and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruttani to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruttani and arriving at Karaikal via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Tiruttani and Karaikal is 437 km. The road distance is 284.5 km.
The best way to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal, including transfers.
Tiruttani to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tiruthani station.
Tiruttani to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Tiruttani, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Tiruthani to Karaikal via Kanchipuram, Anna Nagar - Vanavil TV, Thirumangalam EB Office, C.B.M.T., Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 8h 51m. 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tiruthani to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Kanchipuram to Anna Nagar - Vanavil TV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,600
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹650–900
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Tiruttani to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kancheepuram station.
Tiruttani to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruttani to Karaikal is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Tiruttani to Karaikal.
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