There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) 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
2h 36mLine 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 Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
4h 50m₹261–2,030Drive 56 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station)car 56 km
53 min₹629–909Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station)taxi 56 km
53 min₹950–1,200
Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) is to drive which costs ₹600 - ₹950 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) is to drive which takes 53 min and costs ₹600 - ₹950.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station). However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station). However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Karaikal via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Karaikal (Station) is 83 km. The road distance is 56 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station), including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) bus services, operated by NBS Bus Service, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 06415 train and train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Karaikal (Station), 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 Karaikal via Thanjavur in around 4h 50m.
- 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 Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- 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
- 53 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 (Station) bus services, operated by NBS Bus Service, arrive at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station) is 56 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Station).
There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal (Station).