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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus Kozhikode, Kerala - Palani, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
    12h 31m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Palakkadtrain train 12686 / ...
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    13h 12m
    ₹415–3,283

  3. Drive  509.9 km

    1. Drive from Kozhikode to Karaikalcar car 509.9 km
    7h 59m
    ₹5,795–8,371

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Karaikaltaxi taxi 509.9 km
    7h 59m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CCJ - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 53m
    ₹6,422–20,801

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    16h 2m

  7. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 3m
    ₹7,072–13,451

Kozhikode to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Karaikal via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kozhikkode to Karaikal via Palakkad in around 13h 12m.

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