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 Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
4h 41m₹7,309–8,162Train
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₹1,397–2,017Taxi
- 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 Tiruchirappalli and arriving at Nagapattinam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
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 182 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 41m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,500.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Lalgudi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Lalgudi to Karaikal bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Tiruchirappalli 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 41m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Lalgudi, India and Karaikal, India?
Krish Travels operates a bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Five other operators also service this route. 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
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +382 31 33 60 06
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Line
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,804
- Schedules at
- Blue Line
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa 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 Krish Travels, arrive at Nagapattinam 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 59+ hotels available in Karaikal.