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

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There are 9 ways to get from Varanasi to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane VNS - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 40m
    ₹8,824–16,157

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 16368
    43h 57m
    ₹1,048–7,884

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    45h 33m

  4. Drive  1,998.5 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Karaikalcar car 1,998.5 km
    30h 51m
    ₹19,423–28,055

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane VNS - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 50m
    ₹12,174–20,507

  6. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane VNS - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 19m
    ₹15,204–25,507

  7. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane VNS - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    17h 3m
    ₹12,964–27,007

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Salem (SXV)plane plane VNS - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    18h 30m
    ₹10,344–25,307

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    46h 10m

Varanasi to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration43h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,048Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,739 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Mayiladuturai J once a week. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 41h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Karaikal via Bengaluru, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 45h 33m.

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