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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
    13h 6m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 16361 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188 / ...
    16h 22m
    ₹447–3,415

  3. Drive  482.5 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Karaikalcar car 482.5 km
    7h 29m
    ₹5,507–7,955

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Karaikaltaxi taxi 482.5 km
    7h 29m
    ₹9,500–12,000

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

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain train
    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
    13h 31m
    ₹6,855–17,996

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

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain train
    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
    12h 17m
    ₹5,505–13,146

  7. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    14h 50m
    ₹5,854–16,508

Kottayam to Karaikal by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549 km
  • Duration: 13h 6m

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.

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