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How to get fromKolkata to Karaikalby plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Kolkata to Karaikal by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CCU - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 58m
    ₹10,781–17,765

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    2d 11h
    ₹916–7,308

  3. Ferry, train via Chennai

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Shalimar to Chennai Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain train
    34h 39m
    ₹1,196–8,268

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    37h 55m
    ₹2,204–4,998

  5. Drive  1,905.2 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Karaikalcar car 1,905.2 km
    28h 19m
    ₹18,516–26,745

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCU - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 53m
    ₹6,931–16,415

  7. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CCU - 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
    12h 51m
    ₹13,811–24,765

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Salem (SXV)plane plane CCU - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    16h 13m
    ₹8,951–26,565

  9. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CCU - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 26m
    ₹12,476–20,500

  10. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CCU - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 6m
    ₹10,221–19,885

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Howrah to Reniguntabus bus redbusIndia_AshokLeyland Stile A/C / ...
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    43h 46m
    ₹1,930–6,040

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,851.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Kolkata to Karaikal via Chennai, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 37h 55m.

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