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How to get fromPalladam to Karaikalby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Palladam to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tiruppur to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    8h
    ₹692–2,346

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    8h 2m

  3. Drive  304.1 km

    1. Drive from Palladam to Karaikalcar car 304.1 km
    4h 47m
    ₹3,399–4,910

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palladam to Karaikaltaxi taxi 304.1 km
    4h 47m
    ₹6,500–8,000

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palladam to Karurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    8h 40m

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  • Distance: 353.6 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Palladam, India and Karaikal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppur to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palladam to Karaikal via Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 8h 2m.

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