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How to get fromMumbai to Karaikalby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mumbai to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane BOM - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 28m
    ₹9,176–17,182

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thane to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    30h 52m
    ₹709–5,582

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dadar Chitra Cinema to Bengaluru Kempegowdabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    30h 59m

  4. Drive  1,370.4 km

    1. Drive from Mumbai to Karaikalcar car 1,370.4 km
    20h 3m
    ₹15,360–22,187

  5. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BOM - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 18m
    ₹6,326–12,332

  6. Train to Pune Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dadar to Pune Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PNQ - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    13h 31m
    ₹5,495–12,874

  7. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane BOM - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 26m
    ₹6,616–17,302

Mumbai to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration30h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹709Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,289.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thane to Karaikal once a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 29h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dadar Chitra Cinema to Karaikal via Bengaluru Kempegowda, Kempegowda Bus Station, KR Market, Bengaluru, and Nagapattinam in around 30h 59m.

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