There are 6 ways to get from Gūdūr to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Gudur - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
7h 17m₹818–1,799Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gudur Jn to Renigunta Jntrain 17210 / ...
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain 11017
13h 15m₹427–3,252Train via Chennai
- Take the train from Gudur Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12839 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
9h 56m₹477–3,752Drive 411.8 km
- Drive from Gūdūr to Karaikalcar 411.8 km
6h 22m₹4,611–6,660Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gūdūr to Karaikaltaxi 411.8 km
6h 22m₹6,500–8,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Gudur Jn to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
10h 10m₹6,347–10,647
Gūdūr to Karaikal by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gūdūr to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Gūdūr to Karaikal is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gūdūr to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Gudur - Bypass and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Gūdūr to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Gudur Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Gūdūr and Karaikal is 442 km. The road distance is 411.8 km.
The best way to get from Gūdūr to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Gūdūr to Karaikal, including transfers.
Gūdūr to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Gudur - Bypass station.
Gūdūr to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gudur Jn station.
The best way to get from Gūdūr to Karaikal is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Gūdūr, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Gudur - Bypass to Karaikal via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gudur Jn to Karaikal via Chennai Central, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gudur Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Gudur Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Gudur Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Gudur - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Gūdūr to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Gūdūr to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gūdūr to Karaikal is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Gūdūr to Karaikal.
There are 56+ hotels available in Karaikal.