There are 6 ways to get from Aluva to Karaikal by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Aluva to Karaikaltrain 16188
12h 40m₹310–2,400Drive 469.1 km
- Drive from Aluva to Karaikalcar 469.1 km
7h 27m₹5,258–7,594Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aluva to Karaikaltaxi 469.1 km
7h 27m₹9,000–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
8h 17m₹5,889–12,735Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
8h 21m₹7,239–15,585Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain
8h₹10,769–25,585
Aluva to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aluva to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Aluva to Karaikal is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aluva and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Aluva and Karaikal is 571 km. The road distance is 469.1 km.
The best way to get from Aluva to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.
The train from Aluva to Karaikal takes 12h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Aluva to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
Aluva to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluva to Karaikal is 469 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Aluva to Karaikal.
There are 54+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Aluva, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 12h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–12,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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