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How to get fromKaraikal to Poombaraiby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Poombarai by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Palani to Poombaraitaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    ₹2,120–5,424

  2. Train, taxi via Karur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Karurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Karur to Palanitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palani to Poombaraitaxi taxi
    9h 40m
    ₹2,039–4,734

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Dindigulbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    10h 45m

  4. Drive  346.8 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Poombaraicar car 346.8 km
    5h 43m
    ₹3,364–4,859

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Poombaraitaxi taxi 346.8 km
    5h 43m
    ₹7,500–9,500

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  • Distance: 372.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Poombarai, India?

There is no direct connection from Karaikal to Poombarai. However, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Dindigul Jn, take the train to Palani, then take the taxi to Poombarai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Poombarai via Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Madurai, Dindigul, Dindigul, and Kodaikanal in around 10h 45m.

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