There are 4 ways to get from Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 16361
7h 31m₹636–3,390Train via Thanjavur
cheapest- Take the train from Kallal to Thanjavurtrain 16752
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
7h 49m₹626–2,785Drive 214 km
- Drive from Kalayarkoil block to Karaikalcar 214 km
3h 29m₹2,414–3,487Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalayarkoil block to Karaikaltaxi 214 km
3h 29m₹3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct train from Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Panangudi and arriving at Karaikal via Karaikkudi Jn and Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Kalayarkoil block and Karaikal is 227 km. The road distance is 214 km.
The best way to get from Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Kalayarkoil block to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Kalayarkoil block, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kallal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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