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How to get fromKumbanad to Karaikalby train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Kumbanad to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chengannur to Nagappattinamtrain train 16361
    15h 47m
    ₹645–3,654

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvalla to Thenibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain train
    15h 55m

  3. Drive 477.2 km

    1. Drive from Kumbanad to Karaikalcar car 477.2 km
    7h 30m
    ₹5,380–7,771

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kumbanad to Karaikaltaxi taxi 477.2 km
    7h 30m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chengannur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    11h 39m
    ₹7,795–15,464

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kumbanad to FlixBus Kottayam - Ettumanoorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ettumanoor to Palanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    16h 45m

Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,819Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 47m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kumbanad to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Ettumanoor, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 16h 45m.

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