There are 5 ways to get from Palladam to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
7h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppur to Karaikaltrain 16188
8h₹692–2,346Drive 304.1 km
- Drive from Palladam to Karaikalcar 304.1 km
4h 47m₹3,386–4,891Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palladam to Karaikaltaxi 304.1 km
4h 47m₹6,500–8,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palladam to Karurbus
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
8h 40m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palladam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Palladam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Palladam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruppur and arriving at Nagapattinam via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Palladam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruppur and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Palladam and Karaikal is 344 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.
The best way to get from Palladam to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Palladam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Palladam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Tiruppur station.
Palladam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppur station.
The best way to get from Palladam to Karaikal is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Palladam, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Palladam to Karaikal via Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppur to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Maa Tours Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Maa Tours Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Tiruppur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Palladam to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 14 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palladam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Palladam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palladam to Karaikal is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Palladam to Karaikal.
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