There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Mandapam by train, 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₹512–2,986Drive 255 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Mandapamcar 255 km
3h 54m₹2,895–4,182Taxi
- 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 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 train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal 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.
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.
- 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
- 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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