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How to get fromKadayanallur to Karaikalby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    best
    1. Take the train from Kadayanallur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 12662 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    9h 22m
    ₹379–2,963

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kadayanallur to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 16361 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188 / ...
    10h 2m
    ₹368–2,828

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Idaikal to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    10h 24m
    ₹7,925–9,015

  4. Drive  396.8 km

    1. Drive from Kadayanallur to Karaikalcar car 396.8 km
    6h 30m
    ₹3,841–5,548

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Karaikaltaxi taxi 396.8 km
    6h 30m
    ₹8,500–11,000

Kadayanallur to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 10h 24m.

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