There are 3 ways to get from Kāraikudi to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Kāraikudi to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikudi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikudi to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikudi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Kāraikudi and Karaikal is 190 km. The road distance is 177.8 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kāraikudi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kāraikudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
Kāraikudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikudi to Karaikal is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Kāraikudi to Karaikal.
There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Kāraikudi, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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