There are 4 ways to get from Manapparai to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
5h 5m₹280–2,222Train, bus
- Take the train from Manaparai to Thanjavurtrain 16848 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
5h 23mDrive 180.7 km
- Drive from Manapparai to Karaikalcar 180.7 km
2h 45m₹2,052–2,965Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manapparai to Karaikaltaxi 180.7 km
2h 45m₹3,500–4,200
Manapparai to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manapparai to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manapparai to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct train from Manapparai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Manaparai and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Manapparai and Karaikal is 182 km. The road distance is 180.7 km.
The best way to get from Manapparai to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Manapparai to Karaikal, including transfers.
Manapparai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
Manapparai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manapparai to Karaikal is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Manapparai to Karaikal.
There are 57+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Manapparai, India and Karaikal, India?
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
Train from Manaparai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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