There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Mandapam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Thanjavur
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain 16187
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Mandapamtrain 16751 / ...
7h 57m₹512–2,986Bus
- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalaibus FlixBus IN5111
10h 46m₹1,300–2,485Drive 255 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Mandapamcar 255 km
3h 54m₹2,858–4,128Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Mandapamtaxi 255 km
3h 54m₹4,000–4,800Train
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Mandapamtrain 16751 / ...
8h₹520–3,021
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Mandapam is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹500 - ₹3,000 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Mandapam is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Myladuthurai and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Mandapam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Karaikal and Mandapam is 397 km. The road distance is 255 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Mandapam without a car is to train via Thanjavur which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Karaikal to Mandapam, including transfers.
Karaikal to Mandapam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Myladuthurai station.
Karaikal to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Mandapam is to train via Thanjavur which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Mandapam via Thanjavur and Mandapam in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karaikal to Mandapam via Myladuthurai, Mattuthavani, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai in around 10h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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 Rameshwaram - Vedalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Karaikal to Mandapam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Karaikal to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Mandapam is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Karaikal to Mandapam.
There are 145+ hotels available in Mandapam.