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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    13h 21m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    13h 30m
    ₹635–2,872

  3. Drive  483 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Karaikalcar car 483 km
    7h 47m
    ₹5,414–7,819

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 44m
    ₹6,377–13,310

  6. Fly 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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 49m
    ₹7,727–16,160

  7. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane COK - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 27m
    ₹11,257–26,160

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,546Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Karaikal via Tiruchirappalli and Nagapattinam in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, 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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