There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jntrain 12605 / ...
6h 50m₹260–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
9h 48mDrive 416.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karaikkudi Jncar 416.8 km
6h 8m₹4,705–6,797Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Karaikkudi Jntaxi 416.8 km
6h 8m₹9,000–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
5h 7m₹6,253–9,572Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
9h 25m₹395–3,029
Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Chennai and Karaikkudi Jn is 427 km. The road distance is 416.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn takes 6h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karaikkudi Jn, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn is 417 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Chennai to Karaikkudi Jn.
There are 39+ hotels available in Karaikkudi Jn.