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How to get fromKerala to Karaikalby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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

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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 FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus bus FlixBus IN4430
    2. Take the bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    14h 22m

  3. Drive  511.8 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Karaikalcar car 511.8 km
    8h 22m
    ₹5,743–8,295

  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
    ₹7,658–18,039

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 43m
    ₹761–3,283

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 FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to Karaikal via Nagercoil Thuckalay, Velankanni Bus stand, and Vellankanni in around 14h 22m.

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