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There are 8 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 Thiruvarur Jntrain train 16361 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188 / ...
    15h 20m
    ₹427–3,263

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Ernakulambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    17h 27m

  3. Drive  509.6 km

    1. Drive from Kayamkulam to Karaikalcar car 509.6 km
    7h 57m
    ₹4,943–7,140

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kayamkulam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 6m
    ₹9,534–19,296

  6. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kayamkulam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 6m
    ₹8,184–15,446

  7. 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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 26m
    ₹10,591–22,681

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

    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 train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 17m
    ₹7,741–17,331

Kayamkulam to Karaikal by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 20m

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

You can take a train from Kayankulam to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 15h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kayamkulam to Karaikal via Ernakulam, Velankanni Bus stand, and Vellankanni in around 17h 27m.

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