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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    14h 10m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    15h 1m
    ₹439–3,414

  3. Drive  495.3 km

    1. Drive from Cherthala to Karaikalcar car 495.3 km
    7h 56m
    ₹4,804–6,939

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cherthala to Karaikaltaxi taxi 495.3 km
    7h 56m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Cherthala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 4m
    ₹8,213–17,735

  6. Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Cherthala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 4m
    ₹6,863–13,885

Cherthala to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Karaikal, India?

You can take a bus from Cherthala to Karaikal via Vytilla Hub, Kochi Vytilla Junction, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 14h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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