There are 6 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
7h 15m₹10,444–16,703Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362
12h 35m₹290–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 14mDrive 325.3 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulamcar 325.3 km
5h 35m₹3,658–5,284Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulamtaxi 325.3 km
5h 35m₹6,500–8,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
8h 21m₹8,245–17,789
Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Ernākulam is 309 km. The road distance is 325.3 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Ernākulam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Ernakulam, Kerala via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–36,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–38,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Skanda Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam is 325 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Ernākulam.
There are 1415+ hotels available in Ernākulam.