There are 3 ways to get from Manamelkudi to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manamelkudi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Manamelkudi to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct train from Manamelkudi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Peravurani and arriving at Karaikal via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Manamelkudi and Karaikal is 174 km. The road distance is 138 km.
The best way to get from Manamelkudi to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Manamelkudi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Manamelkudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Peravurani station.
Manamelkudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manamelkudi to Karaikal is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Manamelkudi to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Manamelkudi, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Peravurani to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Peravurani to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
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