There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
13h 6mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
16h 22m₹447–3,415Drive 482.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Karaikalcar 482.5 km
7h 29m₹5,507–7,955Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Karaikaltaxi 482.5 km
7h 29m₹9,500–12,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
13h 31m₹6,855–17,996Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
12h 17m₹5,505–13,146Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
14h 50m₹5,854–16,508
Kottayam to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
The distance between Kottayam and Karaikal is 549 km. The road distance is 482.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 13h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 6m to get from Kottayam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kottayam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Karaikal is to bus which takes 13h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 22m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Karaikal via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 16h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kottayam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Karaikal is 482 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Kottayam to Karaikal.
There are 55+ hotels available in Karaikal.