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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kottapadi to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thrisur to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    12h 59m
    ₹512–3,333

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guruvayur to Ernakulambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    16h 50m

  3. Drive  461.7 km

    1. Drive from Kottapadi to Karaikalcar car 461.7 km
    7h 14m
    ₹4,488–6,482

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottapadi to Karaikaltaxi taxi 461.7 km
    7h 14m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kottapadi to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 22m
    ₹8,560–18,145

  6. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kottapadi to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 22m
    ₹7,710–14,295

  7. Taxi to Calicut International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kottapadi to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CCJ - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 5m
    ₹6,976–23,164

  8. Taxi to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kottapadi to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 45m
    ₹8,226–14,314

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thrisur to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kottapadi to Karaikal via Guruvayur, Ernakulam, Velankanni Bus stand, and Vellankanni in around 16h 50m.

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