There are 9 ways to get from Kannur to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kannur to Erode Jntrain 12686 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188
14h 20m₹451–3,521Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kannur to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain
16h 37mDrive 597.7 km
- Drive from Kannur to Karaikalcar 597.7 km
9h 22m₹6,723–9,711Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Karaikaltaxi 597.7 km
9h 22m₹9,000–11,000Fly Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
- 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 20m₹12,523–24,878Bus
- 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
16h 55mFly 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 45m₹14,573–29,028Fly 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 47m₹9,043–17,088Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kannur 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
9h 20m₹6,879–13,898
Kannur to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Karaikal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannur 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 16h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kannur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Karaikal via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
The distance between Kannur and Karaikal is 649 km. The road distance is 597.7 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 14h 20m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 14h 20m to get from Kannur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kannur to Karaikal bus services, operated by A1 Travels, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Kannur to Karaikal is to train which takes 14h 20m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Kannur to Karaikal via Erode Jn in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kannur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 16h 55m.
- 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
- ₹6,500–33,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–26,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
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 Kannur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Erode Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Kannur to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kannur to Karaikal bus services, operated by A1 Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Kannur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Karaikal is 598 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Kannur to Karaikal.
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