There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Karaikal by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 / ...
2h 14m₹130–1,100Drive 64.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Karaikalcar 64.2 km
58 min₹628–907Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Karaikaltaxi 64.2 km
58 min₹1,400–1,700
Chidambaram to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 58 min and costs ₹600 - ₹950.
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 2h 14m.
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 Karaikal 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 63+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- TNSTC
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