There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Ramanathapuramtrain 16751 / ...
8h 36m₹672–3,086Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
10h 18mDrive 246.9 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Keelakaraicar 246.9 km
3h 36m₹2,788–4,027Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Keelakaraitaxi 246.9 km
3h 36m₹3,900–4,700Train via Manamadurai
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
8h 36m₹752–3,737
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Karaikal and Keelakarai is 373 km. The road distance is 246.9 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Keelakarai without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Karaikal to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Karaikal to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Keelakarai is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Keelakarai via Thanjavur and Ramanathapuram in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Keelakarai via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- veeveebus.com
Bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://veeveebus.com/
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Keelakarai is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Karaikal to Keelakarai.
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