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How to get fromKaraikal to Thekkadyby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Karaikal to Thekkady by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Dindigul

    best
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus bus
    8h 39m
    ₹1,250–4,214

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus bus
    12h 37m
    ₹592–2,236

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Trichy Central Bus Stand to Mattuthavani Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus bus
    12h 16m
    ₹800–3,074

  4. Drive  381.1 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Thekkadycar car 381.1 km
    5h 59m
    ₹4,276–6,176

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Thekkadytaxi taxi 381.1 km
    5h 59m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Thekkadytaxi taxi
    10h 15m
    ₹8,615–15,978

  7. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi taxi
    10h 29m
    ₹3,350–6,524

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Karaikal to Thekkady. However, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Dindigul Jn, walk to Dindigul, take the bus to Kumily, then take the taxi to Thekkady. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Thekkady via Tiruchchirapali, Trichy Central Bus Stand, Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and Kumily in around 12h 16m.

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