There are 3 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jntrain 06122 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22661 / ...
5h 49m₹305–2,464Drive 192.7 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Kāraikudicar 192.7 km
3h 1m₹2,176–3,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnasalem to Kāraikuditaxi 192.7 km
3h 1m₹3,300–4,000
Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct train from Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi. However, there are services departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Chinnasalem and Kāraikudi is 265 km. The road distance is 192.7 km.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi, including transfers.
Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Chinnasalem to Kāraikudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikudi.
What companies run services between Chinnasalem, India and Kāraikudi, India?
You can take a train from Chinna Salem to Karaikkudi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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