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

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There are 7 ways to get from Karaikal to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thoppumpadybus bus
    13h 20m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16187
    14h 26m
    ₹635–2,831

  3. Drive  484.1 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Kochicar car 484.1 km
    7h 50m
    ₹5,432–7,845

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Kochitaxi taxi 484.1 km
    7h 50m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TRZ - COK
    8h 38m
    ₹7,160–16,124

  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
    8h 38m
    ₹6,315–13,278

  7. Train to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the train from Tirunallaru to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane PNY - COK
    10h
    ₹11,196–26,115

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 20m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikal to Ernakulam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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