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How to get fromKaraikal to Cumbumby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Cumbum by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tenitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Teni to Cumbumtaxi taxi
    8h 37m
    ₹1,400–4,724

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Cumbumbus bus
    11h 51m
    ₹402–2,016

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Trichy Central Bus Stand to Mattuthavani Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Cumbumbus bus
    11h 30m
    ₹610–2,754

  4. Drive  353 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Cumbumcar car 353 km
    5h 29m
    ₹3,957–5,715

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Cumbumtaxi taxi 353 km
    5h 29m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  6. Train, bus via Kodaikānāl

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatrebus bus
    9h 10m

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  • Distance: 415.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Cumbum, India?

There is no direct connection from Karaikal to Cumbum. However, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Dindigul Jn, take the train to Teni, then take the taxi to Cumbum. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Cumbum via Tiruchchirapali, Trichy Central Bus Stand, Mattuthavani Bus Stand, and Mattuthavani Bus Stop in around 11h 30m.

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