There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain 12661 / ...
6h 9m₹320–2,524Bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 59mDrive 255.8 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Maduraicar 255.8 km
3h 56m₹2,878–4,157Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Maduraitaxi 255.8 km
3h 56m₹4,000–4,800Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 27m
Karaikal to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Madurai is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Madurai Jn via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Karaikal and Madurai is 301 km. The road distance is 255.8 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Karaikal to Madurai, including transfers.
Karaikal to Madurai bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Madurai is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Madurai Jn via Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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 Madurai bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Madurai is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Karaikal to Madurai.
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