There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Karulai by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Shoranur Jntrain 22610 / ...
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
4h 30m₹563–2,454Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
6h 19m₹490–787Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Karulaicar 139.6 km
2h 28m₹1,560–2,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Karulaitaxi 139.6 km
2h 28m₹3,500–4,200Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Gudalorebus
- Take the taxi from Gudalore to Karulaitaxi
6h 22m₹1,212–2,076
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Karulai is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹800 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Karulai is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore to Karulai. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore and arriving at Nilambur via Palakkad and Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbatore to Karulai. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Nilambur Road via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Karulai is 172 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Karulai without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Coimbatore to Karulai, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Karulai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Coimbatore station.
Coimbatore to Karulai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Karulai is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹800 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Karulai, India?
You can take a train from Coimbatore Jn to Karulai via Shoranur Jn and Nilambur Road in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coimbatore to Karulai via Palakkad, Perinthalmanna, and Nilambur in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Gudalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,200
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore to Karulai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Coimbatore to Karulai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Karulai is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Coimbatore to Karulai.
There are 40+ hotels available in Karulai.