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How to get fromKayamkulam to Karaikalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kayamkulam to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kayankulam to Nagappattinamtrain train 16361
    15h 10m
    ₹425–3,277

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 54m

  3. Drive 509.6 km

    1. Drive from Kayamkulam to Karaikalcar car 509.6 km
    7h 57m
    ₹5,746–8,299

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kayamkulam to Karaikaltaxi taxi 509.6 km
    7h 57m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kaniyapurambus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TRV - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    12h 41m
    ₹12,042–18,581

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kaniyapurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
    16h 19m

  7. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kayankulam to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    10h 37m
    ₹5,841–11,226

  8. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kaniyapurambus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    9h 52m
    ₹7,562–14,291

  9. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kayankulam to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    13h 55m
    ₹8,321–19,016

Kayamkulam to Karaikal by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 10m

What companies run services between Kayamkulam, India and Karaikal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kayankulam to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kayamkulam to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Kaniyapuram, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, and Vellankanni in around 16h 19m.

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