There are 5 ways to get from Vellore to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Vellore - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
6h 27m₹954–2,525Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jntrain 17407
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
8h 20m₹342–2,632Drive 267.9 km
- Drive from Vellore to Karaikalcar 267.9 km
4h 12m₹3,013–4,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Karaikaltaxi 267.9 km
4h 12m₹6,500–8,000Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
9h 20m₹342–2,638
Vellore to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Vellore and Karaikal is 437 km. The road distance is 267.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Vellore to Karaikal, including transfers.
Vellore to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Karaikal is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore to Karaikal via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Nagore in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Vellore to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Karaikal is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Vellore to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.