There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Karaikal by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Myladuthuraibus
- Take the taxi from Myladuthurai to Karaikaltaxi
1h 33m₹683–1,463Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Karaikaltrain 11017 / ...
4h 10m₹150–1,200Train via Thiruvarur Jn
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jntrain 11017 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
3h 38m₹254–1,981Drive 64.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Karaikalcar 64.2 km
58 min₹724–1,045Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Karaikaltaxi 64.2 km
58 min₹1,400–1,700
Chidambaram to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 58 min and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Karaikal is 77 km. The road distance is 64.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Karaikal without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Chidambaram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Karaikal is 64 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Chidambaram to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chidambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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