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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, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 9m
    ₹562–2,182

  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
    ₹5,392–7,789

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam 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 23m
    ₹7,383–14,500

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Ernakulambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    16h 42m

  7. Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam 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 27m
    ₹8,733–17,350

Kottayam to Karaikal by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 9m

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

You can take a train from Kottayam to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 16h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Karaikal via Ernakulam, Velankanni Bus stand, and Vellankanni in around 16h 42m.

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