There are 5 ways to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12632 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
6h 45m₹418–3,312Train
cheapest- Take the train from Oddam Hatram to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
8h 38m₹326–2,615Bus
- Take the bus from Palani to Tiruchirapallibus Palani - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 26m₹7,706–9,542Drive 261.3 km
- Drive from Oddanchatram to Karaikalcar 261.3 km
3h 57m₹2,530–3,654Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oddanchatram to Karaikaltaxi 261.3 km
3h 57m₹4,100–4,900
Oddanchatram to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Oddanchatram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Nagapattinam via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
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 6h 45m.
The distance between Oddanchatram and Karaikal is 271 km. The road distance is 261.3 km.
The best way to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Oddanchatram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Oddanchatram to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Palani 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 train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹7,500 - ₹10,000 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Oddanchatram, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Oddam Hatram to Karaikal via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oddam Hatram to Karaikal via Palani, Palani, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 9h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 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 Oddam Hatram to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Palani to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +382 31 33 60 06
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Line
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,780
- Schedules at
- Blue Line
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Oddanchatram to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli 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.
There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal.