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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chennai to Karaikudi from various bus operators like National Travels CHN, Rithish Travels or Ramu Travels for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sri Sms Travels	9h 0m	7:25 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	4:25 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	Basic	$5	A Bus from Sri Sms Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/9/2026 7:25:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Travels CHN	8h 15m	9:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:00 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	Basic	$5	A Bus from National Travels CHN goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/9/2026 9:45:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Ramu Travels	9h 55m	7:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:40 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	Basic	$7	A Bus from Ramu Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/9/2026 7:45:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Rithish Travels	7h 45m	11:05 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:50 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Rithish Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/9/2026 11:05:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
MRM Travels	8h 10m	7:50 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	4:00 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	Premium Economy	$9	A Bus from MRM Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/9/2026 7:50:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Travels CHN	8h 25m	7:40 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	4:05 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	Basic	$13	A Bus from National Travels CHN goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/11/2026 7:40:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Rithish Travels	7h 45m	11:05 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:50 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Rithish Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/11/2026 11:05:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
MRM Travels	8h 10m	7:50 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	4:00 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from MRM Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/11/2026 7:50:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Vetri Travels	8h 30m	8:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:15 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	First Class	$20	A Bus from Vetri Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/11/2026 8:45:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Essaar	9h 25m	8:50 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Karaikudi	Old Government District Headquarters Hospital	First Class	$23	A Bus from Essaar goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 9/11/2026 8:50:00 PM to Old Government District Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi (India) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chennai to Karaikudi is $5 on 9/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Chennai to Karaikudi

Compare all providers like National Travels CHN, Rithish Travels and Ramu Travels that travel 17 times every day by bus from Chennai to Karaikudi in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chennai to Karaikudi starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	7h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:25 PM
Latest Bus	11:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	231.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Travels CHN, Rithish Travels, Ramu Travels, MRM Travels, RKT Tours and Travels, Essaar, Vetri Travels, Lion Travels, Sri Sms Travels, YBM Travels and 1 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Chennai to Karaikudi

Every day, 17 buses from 11 bus companies leave Chennai for Karaikudi: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

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How to save money travelling from Chennai to Karaikudi

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chennai to Karaikudi in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chennai to Karaikudi, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chennai to Karaikudi are also emptier.

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Ramu Travels from Chennai to Karaikudi

Here you will find the key facts about the Ramu Travels bus route Chennai to Karaikudi:

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	9h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:45 PM
Last Bus	9:15 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	9/8/2026

RKT Tours and Travels from Chennai to Karaikudi

Here you will find the key facts about the RKT Tours and Travels bus route Chennai to Karaikudi:

Cheapest Price	$10
Fastest Bus	8h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:15 PM
Last Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	9/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chennai and Karaikudi

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chennai and Karaikudi.

Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop

Kundrakudi Bus Stop

Old Government District Headquarters Hospital

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chennai to Karaikudi

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chennai to Karaikudi? Or which bus companies serve the route Chennai to Karaikudi? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chennai to Karaikudi bus

How much does a Chennai Karaikudi bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 8h 15m to reach Karaikudi. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chennai to Karaikudi?

This route is offered by 11 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Karaikudi.

On average, how many connections are available from Chennai to Karaikudi each day?

Every day, the Chennai to Karaikudi bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chennai to Karaikudi take?

The fastest bus from Chennai to Karaikudi is offered by Lion Travels and takes 7h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chennai to Karaikudi?

The earliest bus arriving in Karaikudi from Chennai starts at 7:25 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chennai to Karaikudi?

The latest bus trip departing from Chennai for Karaikudi starts at 11:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chennai Karaikudi route?

When traveling by bus from Chennai to Karaikudi, passengers can travel with National Travels CHN, Rithish Travels and Ramu Travels. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Karaikudi?

You can check all the direct connections between Chennai and Karaikudi by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Travels CHN, Rithish Travels and Ramu Travels.

What can I take with me on the Chennai to Karaikudi bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chennai Karaikudi bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chennai Karaikudi bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chennai to Karaikudi on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chennai to Karaikudi

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Chennai and to Karaikudi

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chennai and to Karaikudi. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!