There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Chinnasalem by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Cuddalore
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
7h 27m₹406–3,264Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Chinna Salemtrain 16530
7h 34m₹200–1,600Drive 163.8 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Chinnasalemcar 163.8 km
2h 27m₹1,847–2,668Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Chinnasalemtaxi 163.8 km
2h 27m₹2,800–3,400
Karaikal to Chinnasalem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Chinnasalem is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikal and arriving at Chinna Salem. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Karaikal and Chinnasalem is 274 km. The road distance is 163.8 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Chinnasalem without a car is to train via Cuddalore which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Karaikal to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Karaikal to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
Karaikal to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Chinnasalem is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Karaikal to Chinnasalem.
There are one+ hotels available in Chinnasalem.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Chinna Salem via Tiruppadirippuliyur and Vridhachalam Jn in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- 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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Karaikal to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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