There are 6 ways to get from Munnar to Karaikal by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
9h 21mTaxi, train
cheapest- 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₹4,411–6,371Taxi
- Take the taxi from Munnar to Karaikaltaxi 389.8 km
6h 37m₹8,500–11,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain
10h 56mBus via Dindigul
- Take the bus from Munnar, Kerala to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus Munnar, Kerala - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
12h 25m
Questions & Answers
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 ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Munnar to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Munnar and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Munnar and Karaikal is 413 km. The road distance is 389.8 km.
The best way to get from Munnar to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Munnar to Karaikal, including transfers.
Munnar to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Munnar station.
Munnar to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munnar to Karaikal is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Munnar to Karaikal.
There are 57+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Munnar, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Munnar to Karaikal via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 21m.
- 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 Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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