There are 4 ways to get from Musiri to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavurbus Tiruchirapalli - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
4h 48mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kulitalai to Karaikaltrain 16188
4h 57m₹477–1,763Drive 167.9 km
- Drive from Musiri to Karaikalcar 167.9 km
2h 38m₹1,893–2,735Taxi
- Take the taxi from Musiri to Karaikaltaxi 167.9 km
2h 38m₹3,300–4,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Musiri to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Musiri to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Musiri to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruchirapalli and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Musiri to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kulitalai and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Musiri and Karaikal is 197 km. The road distance is 167.9 km.
The best way to get from Musiri to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Musiri to Karaikal, including transfers.
Musiri to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tiruchirapalli station.
Musiri to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kulitalai station.
The best way to get from Musiri to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Musiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Musiri to Karaikal via Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kulitalai to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kulitalai to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹380–550
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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More Questions & Answers
Musiri to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Musiri to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Musiri to Karaikal is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Musiri to Karaikal.
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