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

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There are 7 ways to get from Delhi to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane DEL - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 26m
    ₹10,196–16,947

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain train 22404
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16175 / ...
    41h 29m
    ₹1,135–8,584

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Delhi to Hyderabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Drive  2,333.4 km

    1. Drive from Delhi to Karaikalcar car 2,333.4 km
    32h 29m
    ₹26,117–37,724

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DEL - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 1m
    ₹8,846–14,597

  6. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane DEL - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 54m
    ₹11,726–20,947

  7. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane DEL - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    13h 34m
    ₹10,636–17,067

Delhi to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration41h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,165.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a train from New Delhi to Karaikal via Villupuram Jn in around 41h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karol Bagh Terminal to Karaikal via Rohini Sector-1 Avantika, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 2d 7h.

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