There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Virudhachalam by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Cuddalore
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 06889
5h 32m₹286–2,264Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16530
5h 55m₹180–1,500Drive 108.5 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Virudhachalamcar 108.5 km
1h 36m₹1,224–1,768Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Virudhachalamtaxi 108.5 km
1h 36m₹1,900–2,400
Karaikal to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikal and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Karaikal and Virudhachalam is 222 km. The road distance is 108.5 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Virudhachalam without a car is to train via Cuddalore which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Karaikal to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Karaikal to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
Karaikal to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Virudhachalam is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Karaikal to Virudhachalam.
There are six+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Vridhachalam Jn via Tiruppadirippuliyur in around 5h 32m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Karaikal to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- 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)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,400
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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