There are 4 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Nagappattinamtrain 16361
9h 54m₹367–2,842Bus
- Take the bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus
12h 7mDrive 396.8 km
- Drive from Kadayanallur to Karaikalcar 396.8 km
6h 30m₹4,463–6,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Karaikaltaxi 396.8 km
6h 30m₹8,500–11,000
Kadayanallur to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 54m.
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 Kadayanallur and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadayanallur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Karaikal via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Kadayanallur and Karaikal is 425 km. The road distance is 396.8 km.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Kadayanallur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kadayanallur to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kadayanallur 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 which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Kadayanallur, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kadayanallur to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kadayanallur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 12h 7m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kadayanallur to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kadayanallur to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kadayanallur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadayanallur to Karaikal is 397 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Kadayanallur to Karaikal.
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