There are 5 ways to get from Ulundurpet to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
5h 2mTrain via Villupuram
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 18m₹927–3,092Drive 130.8 km
- Drive from Ulundurpet to Karaikalcar 130.8 km
1h 57m₹1,475–2,131Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ulundurpet to Karaikaltaxi 130.8 km
1h 57m₹2,200–2,700Train
- Take the train from Mukhasa Parur to Karaikaltrain 16529
7h 38m₹955–2,416
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulundurpet to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ulundurpet to Karaikal is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ulundurpet to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ulundurpet to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Ulundurpet and arriving at Karaikal via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Ulundurpet and Karaikal is 185 km. The road distance is 130.8 km.
The best way to get from Ulundurpet to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Ulundurpet to Karaikal, including transfers.
Ulundurpet to Karaikal bus services, operated by Rr Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Ulundurpet to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Ulundurpet to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Ulundurpet, India and Karaikal, India?
Rr Travels operates a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Mukhasa Parur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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More Questions & Answers
Ulundurpet to Karaikal bus services, operated by Rr Travels, arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Ulundurpet to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulundurpet to Karaikal is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Ulundurpet to Karaikal.
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