There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
8h 35m₹470–3,624Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Palakkadtrain 16187
10h 37m₹260–2,100Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus
10h 25mDrive 385.7 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Palakkadcar 385.7 km
6h 1m₹4,349–6,281Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Palakkadtaxi 385.7 km
6h 1m₹8,500–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
10h 29m
Karaikal to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Palakkad is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikal and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Karaikal and Palakkad is 413 km. The road distance is 385.7 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Palakkad without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Karaikal to Palakkad, including transfers.
Karaikal to Palakkad bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Palakkad is to train via Dindigul which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Palakkad, Kerala via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikal to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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 Palakkad bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Palakkad is 386 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Karaikal to Palakkad.
There are 117+ hotels available in Palakkad.