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How to get fromKaraikal to Ernākulamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Ernakulam Towntrain train 16187
    13h 38m
    ₹320–2,500

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
    16h 19m

  3. Drive 482.6 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Ernākulamcar car 482.6 km
    7h 50m
    ₹5,444–7,863

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Ernākulamtaxi taxi 482.6 km
    7h 50m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Manjattidaltrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TRZ - COK
    10h 36m
    ₹8,263–17,929

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    11h 20m
    ₹5,936–10,721

Karaikal to Ernākulam by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 38m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Ernakulam Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Ernakulam, Kerala via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 16h 19m.

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