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

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

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  1. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    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
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    ₹8,660–17,324

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 16187 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kottayamtrain train 16362 / ...
    15h 57m
    ₹442–3,437

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus bus
    16h 42m

  4. Drive  482.6 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Kottayamcar car 482.6 km
    7h 32m
    ₹5,409–7,812

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Kottayamtaxi taxi 482.6 km
    7h 32m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    ₹7,315–14,478

Karaikal to Kottayam by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

You can take a train from Karaikal to Kottayam via Thiruvarur Jn in around 15h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Kottayam via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Coimbatore, and Coimbatore in around 16h 42m.

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