There are 7 ways to get from Kerala to Karaikal by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
7h 15m₹7,478–13,999Train via Tiruchirappalli
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
12h 50m₹435–3,378Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
14h 38mDrive 511.8 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Karaikalcar 511.8 km
8h 22m₹5,757–8,316Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Karaikaltaxi 511.8 km
8h 22m₹9,000–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
14h 50mTrain
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 16361
15h 28m₹540–4,198
Kerala to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Karaikal is to fly and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Kerala and Karaikal is 924 km. The road distance is 511.8 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Karaikal without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 12h 50m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Kerala to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kerala to Karaikal bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 12h 50m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 14h 38m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Karaikal via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Karaikal bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Karaikal is 512 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Kerala to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.