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How to get fromUdupi to Karaikalby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Udupi to Karaikal by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Surathkalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IXE - PNY
    3. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 52m
    ₹10,921–20,843

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Karurtrain train 22629
    2. Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    20h 8m
    ₹521–4,067

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    20h 26m

  4. Drive  774.4 km

    1. Drive from Udupi to Karaikalcar car 774.4 km
    11h 31m
    ₹8,668–12,520

  5. Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Surathkalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IXE - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 18m
    ₹7,891–19,843

  6. Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Surathkalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXE - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 34m
    ₹7,041–14,493

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    22h 11m
    ₹1,239–4,212

Udupi to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration20h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹521Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from Udupi to Karaikal via Karur in around 20h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Udupi to Karaikal via Bengaluru and Nagapattinam in around 20h 26m.

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