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There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    6h 6m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 12636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    6h 40m
    ₹324–2,549

  3. Drive  255.1 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Karaikalcar car 255.1 km
    3h 55m
    ₹2,474–3,574

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Karaikaltaxi taxi 255.1 km
    3h 55m
    ₹4,000–4,800

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
    7h 36m

Madurai to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Karaikal, India?

You can take a bus from Madurai to Karaikal via Tiruchirappalli and Nagapattinam in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 40m.

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