What is the cheapest way to get from Maruthamalai to Karaikal?

The cheapest way to get from Maruthamalai to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maruthamalai to Karaikal?

The fastest way to get from Maruthamalai to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,300.

Is there a direct bus between Maruthamalai and Karaikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Maruthamalai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Velankkani and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Maruthamalai and Karaikal?

No, there is no direct train from Maruthamalai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Maruthamalai to Karaikal?

The distance between Maruthamalai and Karaikal is 407 km. The road distance is 362.4 km.

How do I travel from Maruthamalai to Karaikal without a car?

The best way to get from Maruthamalai to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,300.

How long does it take to get from Maruthamalai to Karaikal?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Maruthamalai to Karaikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maruthamalai to Karaikal bus from?

Maruthamalai to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Velankkani station.

Where do I catch the Maruthamalai to Karaikal train from?

Maruthamalai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.

Train or bus from Maruthamalai to Karaikal?

The best way to get from Maruthamalai to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Maruthamalai to Karaikal bus arrive?

Maruthamalai to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.

Where does the Maruthamalai to Karaikal train arrive?

Maruthamalai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.

Can I drive from Maruthamalai to Karaikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Maruthamalai to Karaikal is 362 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Maruthamalai to Karaikal.

Where can I stay near Karaikal?

There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.

Maruthamalai to Karaikal - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Maruthamalai to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Velankkani to Nagorebus
5h 22m
₹1,481–2,263
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188
8h 59m
₹803–2,565
Drive 362.4 km
1. Drive from Maruthamalai to Karaikalcar 362.4 km
5h 52m
₹4,092–5,911
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maruthamalai to Karaikaltaxi 362.4 km
5h 52m
₹8,000–9,500
Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h 16m
₹6,384–10,401
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
10h 30m
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CJB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
8h 54m
₹11,364–16,691
Fly to Pondicherry, train
1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CJB - PNY
2. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain
10h 54m
₹12,414–25,841

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

42Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

₹5,206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 406.8 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Maruthamalai, India and Karaikal, India?

SETC operates a bus from Velankkani to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹290–850 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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