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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    13h 20m
    ₹320–2,500

  2. Drive 483 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Karaikalcar car 483 km
    7h 47m
    ₹5,433–7,847

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Karaikaltaxi taxi 483 km
    7h 47m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  4. Fly Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    8h 43m
    ₹5,735–10,128

  5. Fly Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    12h 1m
    ₹8,215–17,918

  6. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    3. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    10h 26m
    ₹6,153–11,309

Kochi to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 20m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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