There are 3 ways to get from Alathur to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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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 Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Alathur and Karaikal is 127 km. The road distance is 89.2 km.
The best way to get from Alathur to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alathur to Karaikal is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Alathur to Karaikal.
There are 56+ 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 Thiruvarur Jn in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pattukottai to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,000
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