There are 4 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 06651 / ...
5h 11m₹620–2,699Bus
- 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 Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
7h 35mDrive 187.4 km
- Drive from Kadayanallur to Keelakaraicar 187.4 km
3h 8m₹2,113–3,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Keelakaraitaxi 187.4 km
3h 8m₹4,300–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Kadayanallur and Keelakarai is 250 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Kadayanallur to Keelakarai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kadayanallur station.
Kadayanallur to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kadayanallur station.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Kadayanallur, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai via Manamadurai Jn and Ramanathapuram in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kadayanallur to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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/
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kadayanallur to Keelakarai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kadayanallur to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadayanallur to Keelakarai is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kadayanallur to Keelakarai.
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