There are 4 ways to get from Kallakurichi to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
5h 49m₹473–1,793Drive 164.2 km
- Drive from Kallakurichi to Karaikalcar 164.2 km
2h 31m₹1,841–2,658Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kallakurichi to Karaikaltaxi 164.2 km
2h 31m₹2,800–3,400Train
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Villupuram Jntrain 16573 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
6h 39m₹701–2,974
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kallakurichi to Karaikal is to bus and train which costs ₹470 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kallakurichi to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct train from Kallakurichi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Karaikal via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Kallakurichi and Karaikal is 237 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.
The best way to get from Kallakurichi to Karaikal without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Kallakurichi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kallakurichi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
Kallakurichi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kallakurichi to Karaikal is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kallakurichi to Karaikal.
There are 55+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Kallakurichi, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kallakurichi to Karaikal via Chinna Salem and Villupuram Jn in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chinna Salem to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–360
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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