There are 4 ways to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
5h 10m₹276–2,196Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavurbus Tiruchirapalli - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
5h 36mDrive 124.4 km
- Drive from Lalgudi to Karaikalcar 124.4 km
1h 58m₹1,406–2,031Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lalgudi to Karaikaltaxi 124.4 km
1h 58m₹2,500–3,000
Lalgudi to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
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 Tiruchirapalli and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
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 172 km. The road distance is 124.4 km.
The best way to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Lalgudi to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tiruchirapalli 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 train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Lalgudi, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lalgudi to Karaikal via Ponmlai Gld Rck, Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 36m.
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹380–550
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Lalgudi to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur 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 57+ hotels available in Karaikal.