There are 4 ways to get from Attur to Kāraikkudi by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Attur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16573 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22661 / ...
5h 58m₹317–2,551Drive 196.9 km
- Drive from Attur to Kāraikkudicar 196.9 km
2h 56m₹1,914–2,764Taxi
- Take the taxi from Attur to Kāraikkuditaxi 196.9 km
2h 56m₹4,100–4,900Train
- Take the train from Attur to Salem Jntrain 16530 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 07355
8h 18m₹327–2,577
Attur to Kāraikkudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Attur to Kāraikkudi is to train via Virudhachalam which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Attur to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct train from Attur to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Attur and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Attur and Kāraikkudi is 296 km. The road distance is 196.9 km.
The best way to get from Attur to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Attur to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Attur to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Attur station.
Attur to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Attur to Kāraikkudi is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Attur to Kāraikkudi.
There are 42+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.
What companies run services between Attur, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a train from Attur to Karaikkudi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Attur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Attur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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