There are 4 ways to get from Munnar to Karaikal by taxi, train, car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Munnar to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
10h 29m₹1,880–5,379Drive 389.8 km
- Drive from Munnar to Karaikalcar 389.8 km
6h 37m₹4,370–6,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Munnar to Karaikaltaxi 389.8 km
6h 37m₹8,500–11,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Munnar Depot to Aluvabus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
14h 6m₹6,843–15,181
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Munnar to Karaikal is to taxi and train which costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Munnar to Karaikal is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
The distance between Munnar and Karaikal is 452 km. The road distance is 389.8 km.
The best way to get from Munnar to Karaikal without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 29m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Munnar to Karaikal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Munnar to Karaikal is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Munnar to Karaikal.
There are 55+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Munnar, India and Karaikal, India?
There is no direct connection from Munnar to Karaikal. However, you can take the taxi to Bodinayakkanur, take the train to Madurai Jn, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Karaikal. Alternatively, you can drive from Munnar to Karaikal in around 6h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar Depot to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹170–230
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–11,000
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
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