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

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There are 8 ways to get from Karaikal to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 58m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16187
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain train 12693 / ...
    8h 29m
    ₹380–2,924

  3. Drive  352.7 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Thoothukudicar car 352.7 km
    5h 15m
    ₹3,428–4,952

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Thoothukuditaxi taxi 352.7 km
    5h 15m
    ₹8,000–9,500

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane TRZ - TCR
    9h 39m
    ₹15,210–21,524

  6. Train via Thanjavur

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain train 16187
    2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tuti Melurtrain train 06017
    9h 7m
    ₹382–2,986

  7. 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 Thoothukudibus bus
    9h 38m

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    8h 39m
    ₹8,365–17,178

Karaikal to Thoothukudi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

Rathimeena Travels operates a bus from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 25m. Rashil Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Tuti Melur via Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 29m.

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