The Karaikal to Chennai bus route covers approximately 303 kms and takes about 6 hrs 42 mins. A total of 34 direct buses operated by 21 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:39, and the last bus leaves at 23:55.
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Major boarding points in Karaikal include Karaikal New Bus Stand, Rajiv Gandhi Statue, while common drop locations in Chennai are Alandur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna Salai, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, Chepauk.
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RTC and private operators such as Olive Travels Lines, Rathimeena Travels A, LION Travels, SKT(SRI BALAJI TRAVELS), Apple Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 400 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.








