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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 Varanasi Airport 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
    10h 52m
    ₹8,830–17,600

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    46h

  4. Drive  1,998.5 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Karaikalcar car 1,998.5 km
    30h 51m
    ₹22,809–32,946

  5. Fly Varanasi Airport 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
    12h 2m
    ₹11,680–21,950

  6. Fly Varanasi Airport 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 30m
    ₹14,710–23,950

  7. Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kashi to Danapurtrain train
    2. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PAT - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    14h 16m
    ₹9,765–22,290

  8. Fly Varanasi Airport 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
    19h 5m
    ₹9,970–26,450

  9. Fly Varanasi Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane VNS - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 25m
    ₹10,620–22,070

Varanasi to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration43h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,048Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,738.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

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, Uttar Pradesh to Karaikal via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 46h.

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