There are 5 ways to get from Uthangarai to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4320
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus Puducherry - Mayiladuthurai
8h 2m₹1,562–3,316Train
cheapest- Take the train from Samalpatti to Karurtrain 16339
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
10h 44m₹647–3,251Drive 260.4 km
- Drive from Uthangarai to Karaikalcar 260.4 km
3h 55m₹2,936–4,240Taxi
- Take the taxi from Uthangarai to Karaikaltaxi 260.4 km
3h 55m₹4,400–5,500Train via Salem
- Take the train from Samalpatti to Salem Jntrain 06411 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karaikaltrain 16529
12h 43m₹667–3,251
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Uthangarai to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Uthangarai to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Uthangarai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass and arriving at Mayiladuthurai via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Uthangarai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Samalpatti and arriving at Karaikal via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Uthangarai and Karaikal is 322 km. The road distance is 260.4 km.
The best way to get from Uthangarai to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Uthangarai to Karaikal, including transfers.
Uthangarai to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass station.
Uthangarai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Samalpatti station.
The best way to get from Uthangarai to Karaikal is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Uthangarai, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Uthangarai to Karaikal via FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass, FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand, Puducherry, and Mayiladuthurai in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Uthangarai to Karaikal via Samalpatti and Karur in around 10h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Samalpatti to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Karur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Samalpatti to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Uthangarai to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand station.
Uthangarai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uthangarai to Karaikal is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Uthangarai to Karaikal.
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