There are 5 ways to get from Coonoor to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Velankkani to Nagorebus
5h 34m₹1,549–2,343Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188
11h 21m₹1,268–3,923Drive 387.6 km
- Drive from Coonoor to Karaikalcar 387.6 km
6h 28m₹3,770–5,446Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coonoor to Karaikaltaxi 387.6 km
6h 28m₹9,500–12,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Coonoor to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CJB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
9h 31m₹13,503–23,078
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coonoor to Karaikal is to bus which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Coonoor to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Coonoor to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Velankkani and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Coonoor to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Karaikal via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Coonoor and Karaikal is 406 km. The road distance is 387.6 km.
The best way to get from Coonoor to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Coonoor to Karaikal, including transfers.
Coonoor to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Velankkani station.
Coonoor to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coonoor to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,000 and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Coonoor, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Velankkani to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹290–850 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Velankkani to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹290–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹300–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–12,000
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
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
Coonoor to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Coonoor to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coonoor to Karaikal is 388 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Coonoor to Karaikal.
There are 60+ hotels available in Karaikal.