There are 7 ways to get from Kāraikudi to Tambaram by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kāraikudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
2h 54m₹6,958–10,955Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tambaramtrain 12606 / ...
5h 43m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagarbus
11h 26m₹320–879Drive 387.9 km
- Drive from Kāraikudi to Tambaramcar 387.9 km
5h 35m₹4,377–6,322Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikudi to Tambaramtaxi 387.9 km
5h 35m₹8,500–11,000Train 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 3m₹6,240–9,519Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain 12654 / ...
6h 20m₹355–2,810
Kāraikudi to Tambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikudi to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹900 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikudi to Tambaram is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikudi to Tambaram station. However, there are services departing from Karaikudi and arriving at Tambaram station via Vandaloor Zoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Kāraikudi and Tambaram is 516 km. The road distance is 387.9 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Tambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Kāraikudi to Tambaram, including transfers.
Kāraikudi to Tambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Karaikudi station.
Kāraikudi to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Tambaram is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹900 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Kāraikudi, India and Tambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tambaram 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagar once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–850 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
Bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹500–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikudi to Tambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Kāraikudi to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikudi to Tambaram is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Kāraikudi to Tambaram.
There are 1209+ hotels available in Tambaram.