There are 5 ways to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain 44001 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
8h 46m₹442–3,562Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Karaikaltrain 11017
10h 55m₹372–2,962Bus
- 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₹1,228–3,397Drive 282.7 km
- Drive from Tiruttani to Karaikalcar 282.7 km
4h 27m₹3,173–4,583Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruttani to Karaikaltaxi 282.7 km
4h 27m₹4,400–5,500
Tiruttani to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
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 and Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Tiruttani and Karaikal is 345 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.
The best way to get from Tiruttani to Karaikal without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 46m 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 train via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Tiruttani, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Tiruttani to Karaikal via Arakkonam and Chengalpattu in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Arakkonam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
Bus from Tiruthani to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Tiruttani to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kancheepuram station.
Tiruttani to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruttani to Karaikal is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Tiruttani to Karaikal.
There are 59+ hotels available in Karaikal.