There are 4 ways to get from Karur to Swāmimalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Karur to Swāmimalai by train
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The cheapest way to get from Karur to Swāmimalai is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Papanasam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karur and arriving at Swamimalai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Karur and Swāmimalai is 159 km. The road distance is 148 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Swāmimalai without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Karur to Swamimalai takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.
Karur to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Swāmimalai is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Swāmimalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karur to Swamimalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Essaar Travels operates a bus from Karur to Tanjore New Bus Stand twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Karur to Tanjore New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, arrive at Tanjore New Bus Stand station.
Karur to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Swamimalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Swāmimalai is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Karur to Swāmimalai.
There are 94+ hotels available in Swāmimalai.