There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16780
6h 42m₹306–2,464Drive 197.2 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalaicar 197.2 km
3h 2m₹2,225–3,214Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalaitaxi 197.2 km
3h 2m₹3,300–4,000Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jntrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16854 / ...
6h 55m₹311–2,481
Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Tiruppadirippuliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Karaikal and Tiruvannāmalai is 270 km. The road distance is 197.2 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai, including transfers.
Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Karaikal to Tiruvannāmalai.
There are 503+ hotels available in Tiruvannāmalai.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Tiruvannāmalai, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Tiruvannamalai via Tiruppadirippuliyur in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karaikal to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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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