There are 5 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12662 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
9h 22m₹379–2,963Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
10h 2m₹368–2,828Bus
- Take the bus from Idaikal to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus
10h 24m₹7,973–9,519Drive 396.8 km
- Drive from Kadayanallur to Karaikalcar 396.8 km
6h 30m₹4,452–6,431Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Karaikaltaxi 396.8 km
6h 30m₹8,500–11,000
Kadayanallur to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadayanallur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Idaikal and arriving at Nagapattinam via Madurai and Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadayanallur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Kadayanallur and Karaikal is 451 km. The road distance is 396.8 km.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kadayanallur to Karaikal bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Idaikal station.
Kadayanallur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kadayanallur station.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Kadayanallur, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Kadayanallur to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idaikal to Karaikal via Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 10h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kadayanallur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kadayanallur to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Idaikal to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +382 31 33 60 06
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Line
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,804
- Schedules at
- Blue Line
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kadayanallur to Karaikal bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kadayanallur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadayanallur to Karaikal is 397 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Kadayanallur to Karaikal.
There are 58+ hotels available in Karaikal.