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

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Karaikal by plane, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

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    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
    20h 23m
    ₹20,617–57,857

  2. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 13m
    ₹17,267–48,507

  3. 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
    26h 1m
    ₹28,647–72,857

  4. 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 1m
    ₹23,557–63,977

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane ATH - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    26h 16m
    ₹24,312–68,592

  6. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    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 11m
    ₹25,432–84,467

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₹19,602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,398.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 23m

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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Karaikal. Alternatively, 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.

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