There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Karaikal Port by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
5h 25mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagoretrain 06490 / ...
6h 27m₹484–2,659Drive 246.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Karaikal Portcar 246.6 km
3h 49m₹2,777–4,011Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Karaikal Porttaxi 246.6 km
3h 49m₹3,900–4,700Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
6h 6m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Karaikal Port is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Karaikal Port is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Karaikal Port. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Karaikal Port. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Nagore via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Madurai and Karaikal Port is 255 km. The road distance is 246.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karaikal Port without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Madurai to Karaikal Port, including transfers.
Madurai to Karaikal Port bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Karaikal Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karaikal Port is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹480 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Karaikal Port, India?
Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Karaikal Port via Tiruchchirapali and Nagore in around 6h 27m.
- 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 Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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 Port bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Karaikal Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Karaikal Port is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Madurai to Karaikal Port.
There are 87+ hotels available in Karaikal Port.