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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cherthala to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    14h 34m

  2. Train

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

  3. Drive  499.6 km

    1. Drive from Cherthala to Karaikalcar car 499.6 km
    8h
    ₹5,702–8,237

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cherthala to Karaikaltaxi taxi 499.6 km
    8h
    ₹10,000–12,000

  5. Train, fly to Trichy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cherthala to Aluvatrain train
    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
    13h 9m
    ₹6,846–17,930

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cherthala to Thissurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus Thrissur, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
    15h

  7. Train, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cherthala to Aluvatrain train
    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
    11h 55m
    ₹5,496–13,080

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 34m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherthala to Karaikal via Thrissur, Kerala, Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, and Vellankanni in around 15h.

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