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How to get fromKaraikal to Maduraiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16187
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain train 20635 / ...
    5h 30m
    ₹320–2,524

  2. Train, bus via Mattuthavani

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain train 16187
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus bus
    6h 53m
    ₹262–1,786

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain train 16187
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 46m

  4. Drive  255.8 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Maduraicar car 255.8 km
    3h 56m
    ₹2,864–4,137

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Maduraitaxi taxi 255.8 km
    3h 56m
    ₹4,000–4,800

Karaikal to Madurai by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Karaikal to Madurai Jn via Tiruchchirapali in around 5h 30m.

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