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 Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain 06490 / ...
6h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pukkirivari to Karaikaltrain 16529
8h₹583–2,053Drive 164.2 km
- Drive from Kallakurichi to Karaikalcar 164.2 km
2h 31m₹1,847–2,668Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kallakurichi to Karaikaltaxi 164.2 km
2h 31m₹2,800–3,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kallakurichi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h.
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 Pukkirivari and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Kallakurichi and Karaikal is 262 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 6h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Kallakurichi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kallakurichi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pukkirivari station.
Kallakurichi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal 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 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Kallakurichi, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pukkirivari to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Pukkirivari to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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