There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
6h 45m₹324–2,549Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
6h 50mBus, train
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
6h 54mDrive 255.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Karaikalcar 255.3 km
3h 55m₹2,872–4,148Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Karaikaltaxi 255.3 km
3h 55m₹4,000–4,800
Madurai to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Madurai and Karaikal is 301 km. The road distance is 255.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Madurai to Karaikal, including transfers.
Madurai to Karaikal bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karaikal is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Karaikal bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Karaikal is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Madurai to Karaikal.
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