There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
3h 55mLine 06416 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06416 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
5h₹248–2,008Line 06415 train, train
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Thanjavurtrain 06415 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain 06490 / ...
4h 28m₹261–2,030Drive 55.5 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Karaikalcar 55.5 km
52 min₹625–903Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Karaikaltaxi 55.5 km
52 min₹950–1,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal is to drive which costs ₹600 - ₹950 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ₹600 - ₹950.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Karaikal is 79 km. The road distance is 55.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Karaikal bus services, operated by NBS Bus Service, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 06415 train and train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Karaikal, India?
NBS Bus Service operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kumbakonam to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Thanjavur in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kumbakonam to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Website
- NBS Bus Service
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- NBS Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,200
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam to Karaikal bus services, operated by NBS Bus Service, arrive at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Karaikal is 55 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Kumbakonam to Karaikal.
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