Chennai to Karaikudi

Chennai to Karaikudi

Chennai
Karaikudi
Mon, May 20
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$13
 
 
$21

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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 Transport8h 25m
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day10
Distance421 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIndian Railways, Mjt Travels, National Travels CHN, Pr Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sri Krishna Travels, Vkv Travels

How to get from Chennai to Karaikudi

Travelling between Chennai and Karaikudi is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 20.77 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.46.

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

It can take you anywhere between 9 and 11 hours to travel between Chennai and Karaikudi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Karaikudi. Bus will bring you to your destination in 8h 25m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 35m to reach Karaikudi.

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

Travelling between Chennai and Karaikudi can be as cheap as USD 12.46 if you opt for a Pr Travels bus and as expensive as USD 20.77 if you buy a Mjt Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 10 from Chennai to Karaikudi starting from 19:00 Chennai until 22:00 Chennai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Karaikudi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Karaikudi overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Karaikudi

Mjt Travels, National Travels CHN, Pr Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sri Krishna Travels, Vkv Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Karaikudi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train