There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Virudhunagar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Virudunagar Jntrain 16847 / ...
7h 52m₹340–2,624Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain 16362
8h 16m₹323–2,572Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Viruthunagarbus
8h 55mDrive 304 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Virudhunagarcar 304 km
4h 40m₹3,429–4,953Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Virudhunagartaxi 304 km
4h 40m₹4,700–6,000
Karaikal to Virudhunagar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Virudhunagar is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Virudhunagar is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Virudhunagar. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Viruthunagar via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Virudhunagar. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Virudunagar Jn via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Karaikal and Virudhunagar is 344 km. The road distance is 304 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Virudhunagar without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Karaikal to Virudhunagar, including transfers.
Karaikal to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Virudhunagar is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Virudhunagar, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Virudunagar Jn via Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Viruthunagar via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai in around 8h 55m.
- 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 Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Virudhunagar is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Karaikal to Virudhunagar.
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