There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Mandapam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Manamadurai
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain
8h 52m₹442–3,437Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
11h 57mDrive 255 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Mandapamcar 255 km
3h 54m₹2,867–4,141Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Mandapamtaxi 255 km
3h 54m₹4,000–4,800Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16530 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
13h 9m₹486–3,844
Karaikal to Mandapam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Mandapam is to train via Manamadurai which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 52m.
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 Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Mandapam Camp via Thiruvarur Jn and Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Karaikal and Mandapam is 346 km. The road distance is 255 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Mandapam without a car is to train via Manamadurai which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Karaikal to Mandapam, including transfers.
Karaikal to Mandapam bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 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 Manamadurai which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Mandapam Camp via Thiruvarur Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Mandapam via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai in around 11h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikal to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal to Mandapam bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn 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 133+ hotels available in Mandapam.