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

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

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  1. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    best
    1. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane JAI - 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
    12h 26m
    ₹13,817–23,759

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaipur to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 22673
    42h 57m
    ₹1,140–8,571

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jaipur to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2d 8h

  4. Drive  2,140.6 km

    1. Drive from Jaipur to Karaikalcar car 2,140.6 km
    30h 47m
    ₹23,908–34,534

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAI - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 17m
    ₹13,787–19,759

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAI - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 52m
    ₹9,437–17,409

  7. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane JAI - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    16h 30m
    ₹14,482–45,494

Jaipur to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration42h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,865.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Jaipur to Mayiladuturai J once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,000 and the journey takes 40h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaipur to Karaikal via Bengaluru and Nagapattinam in around 2d 8h.

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