There are 4 ways to get from Pallathur to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 16361
5h 39m₹651–2,639Train via Thiruvarur Jn
cheapest- Take the train from Kandanur P Vaya to Thiruvarur Jntrain 06198
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
5h 52m₹618–2,650Drive 170.1 km
- Drive from Pallathur to Karaikalcar 170.1 km
2h 47m₹1,918–2,771Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pallathur to Karaikaltaxi 170.1 km
2h 47m₹3,300–4,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pallathur to Karaikal is to train via Thiruvarur Jn which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Pallathur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct train from Pallathur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Pallathur and Karaikal is 201 km. The road distance is 170.1 km.
The best way to get from Pallathur to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Pallathur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Pallathur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
Pallathur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pallathur to Karaikal is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Pallathur to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Pallathur, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kandanur P Vaya to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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