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How to get fromDubai to Karaikalby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Dubai to Karaikal by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane DXB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h
    ₹15,803–24,093

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SHJ - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    14h 51m
    ₹12,945–35,374

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DXB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    13h 20m
    ₹16,453–39,743

  4. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane SHJ - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    13h 16m
    ₹17,295–42,724

  5. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane AUH - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    13h 35m
    ₹17,720–48,096

  6. Fly Dubai International Airport to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane DXB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    16h 8m
    ₹20,498–36,828

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹16,440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,114 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Karaikal, India?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Karaikal. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Karaikal. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 16115 train to Tambaram, then take the train to Karaikal.

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