There are 8 ways to get from Mysuru to Karaikal by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Mysore Jn to Mayiladuturai J16232
15h 20m₹1,057–3,539Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Mysore Jn to Salem Jn16232 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karaikal16529
18h 2m₹468–3,603Drive 472.3 km
- Drive from Mysuru to Karaikal472.3 km
7h 2m₹4,965–7,171Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mysuru to Karaikal472.3 km
7h 2m₹9,500–12,000Fly Mysore to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)MYQ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikal
10h₹5,647–18,261Fly Mysore to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)MYQ - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikal
9h 7m₹10,987–18,301Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Mysore Jn to Ksr Bengaluru
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikal
11h 49m₹3,317–10,611Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Pondicherry, train
- Take the train from Mysore Jn to Ksr Bengaluru
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)BLR - PNY
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal
12h 59m₹5,407–15,371
Mysuru to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mysuru to Karaikal is to train via Salem which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 18h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Mysuru to Karaikal is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct train from Mysuru to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Mysore Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
The distance between Mysuru and Karaikal is 716 km. The road distance is 472.3 km.
The best way to get from Mysuru to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 15h 20m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 15h 20m to get from Mysuru to Karaikal, including transfers.
Mysuru to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mysore Jn station.
Mysuru to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mysuru to Karaikal is 472 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Mysuru to Karaikal.
There are 65+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Mysuru, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mysore Jn to Mayiladuturai J once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 14h 45m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Mysore to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–15,000
Flights from Mysore to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–7,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–7,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mysore Jn to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Mysore Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Mysore Jn to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Safe Wheels Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 14 00 11 00
- Website
- safewheelsindia.com
Mysore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 84 96 99 94 44
- Website
- mysoretaxiservices.com
Mysore Cabs
- Phone
- +91 89 70 66 35 10
- Website
- mysorecabs.com
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