There are 3 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Chinnasalem to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chinnasalem to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Chinnasalem and Karaikal is 265 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Chinna Salem to Karaikal takes 7h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chinnasalem to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
Chinnasalem to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinnasalem to Karaikal is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Chinnasalem to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Chinnasalem, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chinna Salem to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 7h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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