There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Courtallam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thanjavur
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain 16187
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tenkasi Jntrain 16847
9h 30m₹732–3,406Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the bus from Trichy Central Bus Stand to Mattuthavani Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Courtallambus
10h 43m₹850–3,524Drive 421.4 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Courtallamcar 421.4 km
6h 34m₹4,718–6,814Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Courtallamtaxi 421.4 km
6h 34m₹9,500–12,000Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 20683 / ...
10h 13m₹742–3,457Bus
- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Courtallambus
11h 14m₹1,250–2,465
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Courtallam is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Courtallam is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Courtallam. However, there are services departing from Myladuthurai and arriving at Courtallam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Courtallam. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Karaikal and Courtallam is 473 km. The road distance is 421.4 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Courtallam without a car is to train via Thanjavur which takes 9h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Karaikal to Courtallam, including transfers.
Karaikal to Courtallam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Myladuthurai station.
Karaikal to Courtallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Courtallam is to train via Thanjavur which takes 9h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Courtallam, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Courtallam via Thanjavur and Tenkasi Jn in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Courtallam via Myladuthurai and Madurai in around 11h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Trichy Central Bus Stand to Mattuthavani Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,400
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Adult
- ₹310–1,400
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Courtallam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Courtallam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Karaikal to Courtallam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Karaikal to Courtallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Courtallam is 421 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Karaikal to Courtallam.
There are 53+ hotels available in Courtallam.

















