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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16187
    14h 15m
    ₹320–2,500

  2. Drive 484.1 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Kochicar car 484.1 km
    7h 50m
    ₹5,442–7,861

  3. Taxi

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

  4. 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 34m
    ₹8,263–17,929

  5. 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 18m
    ₹5,436–10,721

  6. Train, bus to Salem, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Trichy to Salembus bus
    3. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane SXV - COK
    11h 54m
    ₹9,365–18,444

Karaikal to Kochi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 15m

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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