There are 8 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 35m₹7,059–11,833Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathurbus FlixBus IN5210
13h 25m₹470–1,034Train
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 12606 / ...
7h 5m₹475–3,699Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12h 4mDrive 414 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Poompuharcar 414 km
5h 56m₹4,671–6,746Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhartaxi 414 km
5h 56m₹9,000–11,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
4h 46m₹6,360–10,419Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain 12654 / ...
7h 35m₹575–4,560
Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,100 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Karaikudi and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Villivakkam via Chennai Egmore and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Poompuhar is 534 km. The road distance is 414 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Karaikudi station.
Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,100 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Chennai Egmore 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karaikudi to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur via Chennai Kalainagar and FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹500–850
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar is 414 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Poompuhar.
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