There are 8 ways to get from Kannur East to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CNN - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
9h 15m₹12,451–24,794Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cannanore South to Palakkadtrain 16607
- Take the train from Palakkad to Karaikaltrain 16188
15h 36m₹447–3,520Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Kannur
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
17hDrive 595.1 km
- Drive from Kannur East to Karaikalcar 595.1 km
9h 19m₹6,702–9,680Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur East to Karaikaltaxi 595.1 km
9h 19m₹9,000–11,000Fly Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CNN - PNY
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain
14h 40m₹14,501–28,944Fly Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CNN - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h 42m₹9,471–17,004Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Cannanore South to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
10h 10m₹6,878–13,389
Kannur East to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannur East to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur East to Karaikal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannur East to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Kannur East to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Cannanore South and arriving at Karaikal via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
The distance between Kannur East and Karaikal is 540 km. The road distance is 595.1 km.
The best way to get from Kannur East to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 15h 36m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Kannur East to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kannur East to Karaikal bus services, operated by A1 Travels, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur East to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cannanore South station.
The best way to get from Kannur East to Karaikal is to train which takes 15h 36m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h.
What companies run services between Kannur East, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Cannanore South to Karaikal via Palakkad in around 15h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kannur East to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Kannur, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 17h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–34,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–27,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Cannanore South to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Train from Palakkad to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Cannanore South to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Kannur to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kannur East to Karaikal bus services, operated by A1 Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Kannur East to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur East to Karaikal is 595 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Kannur East to Karaikal.
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