There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Kadayanallur 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 Kadayanallurtrain 16847
9h 1m₹372–2,886Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 16362 / ...
9h 11m₹362–2,837Bus
- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Idaikalbus
10h 58m₹1,230–2,415Drive 397.2 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Kadayanallurcar 397.2 km
6h 29m₹4,448–6,424Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Kadayanallurtaxi 397.2 km
6h 29m₹8,500–11,000
Karaikal to Kadayanallur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Kadayanallur is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Kadayanallur is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Myladuthurai and arriving at Idaikal via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Kadayanallur via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Karaikal and Kadayanallur is 451 km. The road distance is 397.2 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Kadayanallur without a car is to train via Thanjavur which takes 9h 1m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Karaikal to Kadayanallur, including transfers.
Karaikal to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Myladuthurai station.
Karaikal to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Kadayanallur is to train via Thanjavur which takes 9h 1m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 58m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Kadayanallur, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Kadayanallur via Thanjavur in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Idaikal via Myladuthurai and Madurai in around 10h 58m.
- 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 Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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 Kadayanallur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Karaikal to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Kadayanallur is 397 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Karaikal to Kadayanallur.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kadayanallur.