There are 5 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Manapad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Devakottai Road to Virudunagar Jntrain 20681
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nazarethtrain 16731 / ...
5h 59m₹1,162–3,560Train via Kovilpatti
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kovilpattitrain 16861 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tiruchendurtrain 20605 / ...
7h 14m₹922–3,259Bus
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5112
6h 38m₹1,637–3,945Drive 243.1 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Manapadcar 243.1 km
3h 41m₹2,718–3,925Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Manapadtaxi 243.1 km
3h 41m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Manapad is to train via Kovilpatti which costs ₹900 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Manapad is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Manapad. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Manapad. However, there are services departing from Devakottai Road and arriving at Nazareth via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Manapad is 305 km. The road distance is 243.1 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Manapad without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kāraikkudi to Manapad, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Manapad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Kāraikkudi to Manapad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Devakottai Road station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Manapad is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,000 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Manapad, India?
You can take a train from Devakottai Road to Manapad via Virudunagar Jn and Nazareth in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Manapad via Kovilpatti, Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypass in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Devakottai Road to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Nazareth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kovilpatti to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kāraikkudi to Manapad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kāraikkudi to Manapad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Manapad is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Manapad.
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