There are 10 ways to get from Kovilpatti to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12632 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
8h 40m₹358–2,803Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Tiruchirapallibus Kovilpatti - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain 06490 / ...
9h 6m₹597–2,665Drive 347.5 km
- Drive from Kovilpatti to Karaikalcar 347.5 km
5h 23m₹3,924–5,668Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Karaikaltaxi 347.5 km
5h 23m₹7,500–9,500Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
7h 13m₹8,412–13,207Train
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain
8h 43m₹444–3,507Bus
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
9h 19mTaxi to Madurai, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXM - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
9h 36m₹8,392–24,497Fly Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
7h 54m₹8,650–20,031Fly Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
10h 47m₹12,630–25,821
Kovilpatti to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovilpatti to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kovilpatti to Karaikal is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovilpatti to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovilpatti to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Kovilpatti and Karaikal is 393 km. The road distance is 347.5 km.
The best way to get from Kovilpatti to Karaikal without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Kovilpatti to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kovilpatti to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Kovilpatti to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Kovilpatti to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Kovilpatti, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Kovilpatti to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kovilpatti to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Madurai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–39,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kovilpatti to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- veeveebus.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://veeveebus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kovilpatti to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kovilpatti to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovilpatti to Karaikal is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Kovilpatti to Karaikal.
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