There are 8 ways to get from New Delhi to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane DEL - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
9h 26m₹10,196–17,947Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain 22404
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
41h 29m₹1,135–8,584Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Hyderabadbus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
2d 7hDrive 2,334.7 km
- Drive from New Delhi to Karaikalcar 2,334.7 km
32h 23m₹26,140–37,757Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane DEL - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
10h 56m₹8,846–14,597Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane DEL - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain
11h 4m₹11,726–20,947Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane DEL - TIR
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain
16h 4m₹9,486–21,447Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane DEL - CJB
- Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain
13h 34m₹10,636–21,067
New Delhi to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000 and takes 41h 29m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi to Karaikal is to fly and train which takes 9h 26m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Shivaji Stadium Terminal and arriving at Nagore via Delhi, Hyderabad, Central station and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from New Delhi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from New Delhi and arriving at Karaikal via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 29m.
The distance between New Delhi and Karaikal is 2165 km. The road distance is 2334.7 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 41h 29m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from New Delhi to Karaikal, including transfers.
New Delhi to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Delhi station.
New Delhi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Karaikal is to train which takes 41h 29m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from New Delhi to Karaikal via Villupuram Jn in around 41h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shivaji Stadium Terminal to Karaikal via Rohini Sector-1 Avantika, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–12,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–12,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 New Delhi to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,400–4,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
Train from Irugur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Delhi to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Hyderabad to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Delhi to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Hyderabad to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- 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
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ₹550–700
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
New Delhi to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Hyderabad station.
New Delhi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Delhi to Karaikal is 2335 km. It takes approximately 32h 23m to drive from New Delhi to Karaikal.
There are 56+ hotels available in Karaikal.