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

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There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    8h 30m
    ₹240–1,900

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 46m

  3. Drive  341.9 km

    1. Drive from Coimbatore to Karaikalcar car 341.9 km
    5h 25m
    ₹3,836–5,541

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Karaikaltaxi taxi 341.9 km
    5h 25m
    ₹7,500–9,000

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CJB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 56m
    ₹10,692–22,773

Coimbatore to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, Jks Bus Service operates a bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinam 3 times a day, and the journey takes 8h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.

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