Chennai to Karaikudi

Chennai to Karaikudi

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Chennai to Karaikudi Schedule

Chennai to Karaikudi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 08:30 - 18:25₹ 1,560
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 11:20 - 20:30₹ 2,700
Sri Krishna Travels Non-AC Seater 15:43 - 22:43₹ 693
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 17:45 - 00:48₹ 1,155
Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt Non-AC Seater 19:15 - 05:00₹ 912
Nrt New Roshan Travels Non-AC Seater 21:30 - 06:15₹ 2,310
Alagappa Travels AC Sleeper 23:35 - 06:25₹ 982

Transportation from Chennai to Karaikudi

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Karaikudi

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport6h 40m
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day37
Distance334 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAyya Travels, Essaar, Indian Railways, Mjt Travels, Mrm Travels, National Travels CHN, Nrt New Roshan Travels, Parveen Travels, Pr Travels, Ramu Travels, Rithish Travels, RKT Tours and Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sree Kannathal Travels, Sri Renganathan Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, Tranz king travels, Vairam Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Chennai to Karaikudi

When you want to get from Chennai to Karaikudi, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 27.14. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 10.39.

How far is Chennai from Karaikudi?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chennai to Karaikudi. Your trip will be a total of 208 miles (334 km). The flying distance is 208 miles (334 km).

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Karaikudi?

The travel time from Chennai to Karaikudi can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 10 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Karaikudi?

The cost of the trip from Chennai to Karaikudi varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Pr Travels: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 10.39 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 27.14.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chennai to Karaikudi:

  • Train tickets - USD 7.05 to USD 18.71;
  • Bus tickets - USD 10.38 to USD 27.15;

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Karaikudi?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 19:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:00. There are 37 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Chennai to Karaikudi is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Chennai to Karaikudi

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chennai to Karaikudi? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users enjoyed a train ride.