There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Manamadurai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16362 / ...
6h 34m₹462–2,537Bus
- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
9h 5m₹1,230–2,035Drive 250.6 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Manamaduraicar 250.6 km
3h 48m₹2,812–4,061Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Manamaduraitaxi 250.6 km
3h 48m₹3,900–4,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Manamadurai is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Manamadurai is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Manamadurai. However, there are services departing from Myladuthurai and arriving at FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Manamadurai. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Manamadurai Jn via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Karaikal and Manamadurai is 256 km. The road distance is 250.6 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Manamadurai without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Karaikal to Manamadurai, including transfers.
Karaikal to Manamadurai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Myladuthurai station.
Karaikal to Manamadurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Manamadurai is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Manamadurai, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Manamadurai via Thiruvarur Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Manamadurai via Myladuthurai, Mattuthavani, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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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Booking & Getting There
Karaikal to Manamadurai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Karaikal to Manamadurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Manamadurai is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Karaikal to Manamadurai.
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