There are 5 ways to get from Urapakkam to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Urapakkam to FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailashbus FlixBus IN5143
- Take the bus from Madhya Kailash to Nagorebus
5h 29m₹683–1,327Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
8h 23m₹335–2,584Drive 250.3 km
- Drive from Urapakkam to Karaikalcar 250.3 km
3h 56m₹2,822–4,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Urapakkam to Karaikaltaxi 250.3 km
3h 56m₹3,900–4,700Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
7h 21m₹6,222–9,667
Urapakkam to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Urapakkam to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Urapakkam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Urapakkam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Urapakkam and arriving at Nagore via Madhya Kailash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Urapakkam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Urappakkam and arriving at Karaikal via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Urapakkam and Karaikal is 330 km. The road distance is 250.3 km.
The best way to get from Urapakkam to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Urapakkam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Urapakkam to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Urapakkam station.
Urapakkam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Urapakkam to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Urapakkam, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Urapakkam to Karaikal via FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailash, Madhya Kailash, and Nagore in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Urapakkam to FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailash
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madhya Kailash to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Urapakkam to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailash station.
Urapakkam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Urapakkam to Karaikal is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Urapakkam to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.