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

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There are 7 ways to get from Aluva to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Aluva to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    12h 40m
    ₹310–2,400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aluva to Salembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    12h 51m

  3. Drive  469.1 km

    1. Drive from Aluva to Karaikalcar car 469.1 km
    7h 27m
    ₹5,223–7,544

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Aluva to Karaikaltaxi taxi 469.1 km
    7h 27m
    ₹9,000–12,000

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 21m
    ₹7,239–17,585

  6. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane COK - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 10m
    ₹10,769–25,585

  7. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 22m
    ₹5,889–12,735

Aluva to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aluva to Karaikal via Salem, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 12h 51m.

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