There are 5 ways to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Karur
best- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
7h 8m₹299–2,415Bus
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Thanjavurbus Namakkal - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
7h 50mDrive 214.9 km
- Drive from Nāmakkal to Karaikalcar 214.9 km
3h 19m₹2,425–3,502Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Karaikaltaxi 214.9 km
3h 19m₹4,400–5,500Train
- Take the train from Namakkal to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16812
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
10h 40m₹322–2,558
Nāmakkal to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal is to train via Karur which costs ₹290 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nāmakkal to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Nāmakkal to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Karaikal via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Nāmakkal and Karaikal is 256 km. The road distance is 214.9 km.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal without a car is to train via Karur which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal, including transfers.
Nāmakkal to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Namakkal station.
Nāmakkal to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal is to train via Karur which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Nāmakkal, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karur to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Namakkal to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Namakkal to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Namakkal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- 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
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Nāmakkal to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Nāmakkal to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nāmakkal to Karaikal is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Nāmakkal to Karaikal.
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