There are 4 ways to get from Dindigul to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12632 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
5h 25m₹301–2,377Bus
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Karurbus
- Take the bus from Karur to Thirunallarbus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater/ Sleeper / ...
8h 25mDrive 237.5 km
- Drive from Dindigul to Karaikalcar 237.5 km
3h 35m₹2,311–3,338Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dindigul to Karaikaltaxi 237.5 km
3h 35m₹3,700–4,500
Dindigul to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dindigul to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dindigul to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Dindigul to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Dindigul and arriving at Thirunallar via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dindigul to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Dindigul Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Dindigul and Karaikal is 238 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Dindigul to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Dindigul to Karaikal, including transfers.
Dindigul to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Dindigul station.
Dindigul to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dindigul Jn station.
The best way to get from Dindigul to Karaikal is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Dindigul, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Dindigul Jn to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dindigul to Karaikal via Karur, Karur, and Thirunallar in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Dindigul to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Karur to Thirunallar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Karur to Thirunallar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Karur to Thirunallar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Karur to Thirunallar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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Booking & Getting There
Dindigul to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Karur station.
Dindigul to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dindigul to Karaikal is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Dindigul to Karaikal.
There are 60+ hotels available in Karaikal.