There are 6 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361 / ...
11h 31m₹372–2,842Bus
- Take the bus from Indira travels to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Karaikudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 47mDrive 355.5 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudicar 355.5 km
5h 43m₹3,456–4,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kāraikkuditaxi 355.5 km
5h 43m₹7,000–8,500Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
7h 8m₹8,629–18,050Taxi, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain
9h 37m₹11,264–20,385
Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Indira travels and arriving at Karaikudi via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kāraikkudi is 435 km. The road distance is 355.5 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Indira travels station.
Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 47m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a train from Alappuzha to Karaikkudi Jn via Kayankulam in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indira travels to Karaikudi via Coimbatore and Coimbatore in around 13h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–20,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–39,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kayankulam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Indira travels to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Annai Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Annai Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sakthi Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sakthi Travels
- Website
- OSM Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- OSM Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi is 356 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Alappuzha to Kāraikkudi.
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