There are 4 ways to get from Marakkanam to Karaikal by train, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tindivanam to Karaikaltrain 16175
6h 33m₹694–2,095Drive 160.9 km
- Drive from Marakkanam to Karaikalcar 160.9 km
2h 49m₹1,815–2,621Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marakkanam to Karaikaltaxi 160.9 km
2h 49m₹2,500–3,100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Marakanam to Villupurambus
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 37m₹761–3,440
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marakkanam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Marakkanam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct train from Marakkanam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tindivanam and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Marakkanam and Karaikal is 276 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.
The best way to get from Marakkanam to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Marakkanam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Marakkanam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tindivanam station.
Marakkanam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marakkanam to Karaikal is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Marakkanam to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Marakkanam, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tindivanam to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tindivanam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Marakanam to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
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