There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Ramanathapuramtrain 16751 / ...
8h 21m₹342–2,686Bus
- 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
10h 2mDrive 229.7 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Ramanathapuramcar 229.7 km
3h 21m₹2,594–3,746Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Ramanathapuramtaxi 229.7 km
3h 21m₹3,600–4,400Train via Manamadurai
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
8h 21m₹422–3,337
Karaikal to Ramanathapuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Karaikal and Ramanathapuram is 356 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram, including transfers.
Karaikal to Ramanathapuram bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Ramanathapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Ramanathapuram, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram via Thanjavur in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 2m.
- 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 Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- veeveebus.com
Bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://veeveebus.com/
- 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 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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 Ramanathapuram bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Ramanathapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Ramanathapuram is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Karaikal to Ramanathapuram.
There are 19+ hotels available in Ramanathapuram.