There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi 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 Tenkasi Jntrain 16847
9h 25m₹382–2,986Drive 415.3 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Tenkasicar 415.3 km
6h 28m₹4,655–6,724Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Tenkasitaxi 415.3 km
6h 28m₹9,000–12,000Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 20683 / ...
10h 8m₹392–3,037
Karaikal to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Karaikal and Tenkasi is 467 km. The road distance is 415.3 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi without a car is to train via Thanjavur which takes 9h 25m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Karaikal to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
Karaikal to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Tenkasi is 415 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Karaikal to Tenkasi.
There are 57+ hotels available in Tenkasi.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Tenkasi Jn via Thanjavur in around 9h 25m.
- 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 Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
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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