There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Udumalpet by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain
7h 27m₹440–3,424Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Karurtrain 16187
- Take the train from Karur to Udumalaippettaitrain 22651
9h 3m₹349–2,734Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
8h 30mDrive 319.4 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Udumalpetcar 319.4 km
4h 48m₹3,598–5,197Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Udumalpettaxi 319.4 km
4h 48m₹7,000–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
8h 45m
Karaikal to Udumalpet by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Udumalpet is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Udumalpet is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Udumalpet. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Udumalaipettai via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Udumalpet. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Udumalaippettai via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Karaikal and Udumalpet is 330 km. The road distance is 319.4 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Udumalpet without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Karaikal to Udumalpet, including transfers.
Karaikal to Udumalpet bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Udumalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Udumalpet is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Udumalpet, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Udumalpet via Tiruchchirapali, Dindigul Jn, and Udumalaippettai in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, Universal Travels operates a bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Udumalaippettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Karaikal to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Karur to Udumalaippettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Udumalpet bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Udumalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Udumalpet is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Karaikal to Udumalpet.
There are 11+ hotels available in Udumalpet.