There are 5 ways to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
7h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Oddam Hatram to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
8h 48m₹326–2,615Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
7h 29m₹418–3,312Drive 261.3 km
- Drive from Oddanchatram to Karaikalcar 261.3 km
3h 57m₹2,946–4,256Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oddanchatram to Karaikaltaxi 261.3 km
3h 57m₹4,100–4,900
Oddanchatram to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Oddanchatram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Oddanchatram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Oddam Hatram and arriving at Karaikal via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Oddanchatram and Karaikal is 329 km. The road distance is 261.3 km.
The best way to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Oddanchatram to Karaikal bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Oddanchatram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dindigul Jn station.
The best way to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,400 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Oddanchatram, India and Karaikal, India?
Spice Kerala Holidays operates a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oddam Hatram to Karaikal via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Oddam Hatram to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Karur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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More Questions & Answers
Oddanchatram to Karaikal bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, arrive at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Oddanchatram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oddanchatram to Karaikal is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Oddanchatram to Karaikal.
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