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How to get fromAlappuzha to Karaikalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Alappuzha to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain train 12076 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    15h 22m
    ₹448–3,480

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Mahabalipurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Nagorebus bus
    17h 37m
    ₹1,594–4,330

  3. Drive  512 km

    1. Drive from Alappuzha to Karaikalcar car 512 km
    7h 58m
    ₹5,733–8,281

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Karaikaltaxi taxi 512 km
    7h 58m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 18m
    ₹7,299–14,400

  6. Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 23m
    ₹8,649–17,250

Alappuzha to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 22m

What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Karaikal, India?

You can take a train from Alappuzha to Karaikal via Ernakulam Jn in around 15h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Karaikal via Mahabalipuram and Nagore in around 17h 37m.

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