There are 4 ways to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
4h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
5h 10m₹276–2,196Drive 124.4 km
- Drive from Lalgudi to Karaikalcar 124.4 km
1h 58m₹1,404–2,028Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lalgudi to Karaikaltaxi 124.4 km
1h 58m₹2,500–3,000
Lalgudi to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lalgudi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lalgudi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Lalgudi and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Lalgudi and Karaikal is 146 km. The road distance is 124.4 km.
The best way to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Lalgudi to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Lalgudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Lalgudi, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Lalgudi to Karaikal via Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,000
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Lalgudi to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Lalgudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lalgudi to Karaikal is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Lalgudi to Karaikal.
There are 55+ hotels available in Karaikal.