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There are 9 ways to get from Kumbanad to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chengannur to Nagappattinamtrain train 16361 / ...
    15h 49m
    ₹645–3,654

  2. Train via Kochi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Towntrain train 16347 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    17h 30m
    ₹519–3,732

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    17h 34m
    ₹604–2,305

  4. Drive  477.2 km

    1. Drive from Kumbanad to Karaikalcar car 477.2 km
    7h 30m
    ₹4,669–6,744

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kumbanad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 1m
    ₹9,282–18,999

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvalla KSRTC Terminal to Ernakulambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    17h 47m

  8. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kumbanad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 1m
    ₹7,932–15,149

  9. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    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 train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    14h 4m
    ₹7,975–18,504

Kumbanad to Karaikal by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 49m

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 14h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kumbanad to Karaikal via Thiruvalla KSRTC Terminal, Ernakulam, Velankanni Bus stand, and Vellankanni in around 17h 47m.

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