There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Kerala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16187
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
12h₹430–3,324Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoilbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapurambus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
12h 57mDrive 521.6 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Thiruvananthapuramcar 521.6 km
8h 7m₹5,840–8,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 521.6 km
8h 7m₹9,000–11,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
9h 30m₹6,336–15,598Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Templebus
14h 48m₹1,172–3,786
Karaikal to Kerala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Kerala is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Kerala is to drive which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Velankanni Bus stand and arriving at Trivandrum via Nagercoil and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Karaikal and Kerala is 601 km. The road distance is 521.6 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Kerala without a car is to train which takes 12h and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Karaikal to Kerala, including transfers.
Karaikal to Kerala bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, depart from Velankanni Bus stand station.
Karaikal to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Kerala is to train which takes 12h and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 57m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Thiruvananthapuram Central via Tiruchchirapali in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Trivandrum via Velankanni Bus stand, Nagercoil, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kesavadasapuram in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Karaikal to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,700
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Shree mann travels
Bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shree mann travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Kerala bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Karaikal to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Kerala is 522 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Karaikal to Kerala.
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