There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Papanasam by train, car, or taxi
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Train, line 06416 train
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Papanasamtrain 06416 / ...
3h 22m₹252–1,986Drive 70.5 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Papanasamcar 70.5 km
1h 5m₹794–1,147Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Papanasamtaxi 70.5 km
1h 5m₹1,200–1,500Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16530 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Papanasamtrain 06415 / ...
4h 18m₹256–1,994
Karaikal to Papanasam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Papanasam is to drive which costs ₹750 - ₹1,200 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Papanasam is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Papanasam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Karaikal and Papanasam is 121 km. The road distance is 70.5 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Papanasam without a car is to train and line 06416 train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Karaikal to Papanasam, including transfers.
Karaikal to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
Karaikal to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Papanasam is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Karaikal to Papanasam.
There are 132+ hotels available in Papanasam.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Papanasam via Thanjavur in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Thanjavur to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
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 Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
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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