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₹280–2,222Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 56mDrive 180.7 km
- Drive from Manapparai to Karaikalcar 180.7 km
2h 45m₹1,753–2,532Taxi
- 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 ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Manapparai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruchirappalli and arriving at Nagapattinam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
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 bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Tiruchirappalli station.
Manapparai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Manapparai to Karaikal is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.
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. Alternatively, Krish Travels operates a bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Six other operators also service this route.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Website
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
- Website
- Blue Line Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Blue Line Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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Booking & Getting There
Manapparai to Karaikal bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Nagapattinam 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.
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