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How to get fromAthens to Karaikalby plane, train, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane ATH - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    19h 28m
    ₹17,302–50,542

  2. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane ATH - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    25h 36m
    ₹15,467–44,502

  3. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane ATH - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    19h 23m
    ₹20,652–62,892

  4. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane ATH - 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
    27h 1m
    ₹28,682–72,892

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane ATH - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    22h 56m
    ₹22,592–59,002

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane ATH - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Karaikaltrain train
    28h 18m
    ₹18,362–53,452

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane ATH - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ottappalam to Karaikaltrain train
    26h 59m
    ₹20,952–59,992

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹16,422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,511.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 28m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Karaikal, India?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Karaikal. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 16115 train to Tambaram, then take the train to Karaikal. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Karaikal.

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