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There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 20636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    12h 15m
    ₹435–3,378

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagercoilbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagercoil to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    15h 26m

  3. Drive  511.8 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Karaikalcar car 511.8 km
    8h 22m
    ₹4,964–7,170

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Karaikaltaxi taxi 511.8 km
    8h 22m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 39m
    ₹7,658–17,039

  6. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
    15h 49m

Kerala to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Karaikal via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Nagercoil, Velankanni Bus stand, and Vellankanni in around 15h 26m.

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