The Bangalore to Karaikal bus route covers approximately 431 kms and takes about 9 hrs 56 mins. A total of 14 direct buses operated by 8 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 18:40, and the last bus leaves at 22:00.
Major boarding points in Bangalore include Anand Rao Circle, Attibele, Baiyappanahalli, Bellandur, Bommasandra, Central Silk Board, Chamrajpet, Chandapura, Christ University, Electronic City, while common drop locations in Karaikal are Karaikal New Bus Stand, Others.
RTC and private operators such as Rathimeena Travels, YBM Travels(BLM), Balaji Cabs, SRS Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 899 - INR 3000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



