There are 3 ways to get from Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16573 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22661 / ...
5h 50m₹701–2,974Drive 207.8 km
- Drive from Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudicar 207.8 km
3h 14m₹2,033–2,936Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kallakurichi to Kāraikkuditaxi 207.8 km
3h 14m₹3,500–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct train from Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Kallakurichi and Kāraikkudi is 281 km. The road distance is 207.8 km.
The best way to get from Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kallakurichi to Kāraikkudi.
There are 42+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.
What companies run services between Kallakurichi, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kallakurichi to Karaikkudi Jn via Chinna Salem and Vridhachalam Jn in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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