There are 7 ways to get from Courtallam to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12662 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
9h 42m₹734–3,519Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Courtallam to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain
11h 4m₹645–2,698Bus
- Take the bus from Courtallam to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus
10h 40m₹7,989–9,572Drive 421.1 km
- Drive from Courtallam to Karaikalcar 421.1 km
6h 36m₹4,725–6,824Taxi
- Take the taxi from Courtallam to Karaikaltaxi 421.1 km
6h 36m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
11h 48m₹9,204–20,169Train
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain 20684 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
10h 42m₹744–3,469
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Courtallam to Karaikal is to bus and train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Courtallam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Courtallam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Courtallam and arriving at Nagapattinam via Madurai and Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Courtallam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Courtallam and Karaikal is 473 km. The road distance is 421.1 km.
The best way to get from Courtallam to Karaikal without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 9h 42m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Courtallam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Courtallam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Courtallam station.
Courtallam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Courtallam to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 9h 42m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Courtallam, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Courtallam to Karaikal via Tenkasi Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Courtallam to Karaikal via Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Courtallam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Courtallam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +382 31 33 60 06
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Line
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,804
- Schedules at
- Blue Line
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Courtallam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Courtallam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Courtallam to Karaikal is 421 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Courtallam to Karaikal.
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