There are 3 ways to get from Alathur to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Train, line 06734 train
best- Take the train from Pattukottai to Nagappattinamtrain 16361
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikaltrain 06734 / ...
4h 18m₹583–2,393Drive 89.6 km
- Drive from Alathur to Karaikalcar 89.6 km
1h 30m₹1,008–1,455Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Karaikaltaxi 89.6 km
1h 30m₹1,600–2,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alathur to Karaikal is to drive which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Alathur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct train from Alathur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Pattukottai and arriving at Karaikal via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Alathur and Karaikal is 127 km. The road distance is 89.6 km.
The best way to get from Alathur to Karaikal without a car is to train and line 06734 train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Alathur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Alathur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pattukottai station.
Alathur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alathur to Karaikal is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Alathur to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Alathur to Karaikal via Pattukottai and Nagappattinam in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pattukottai to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,000
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