There are 6 ways to get from Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Padmanabha Theatrebus 57X
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jntrain 12605 / ...
11h 1m₹288–2,239Bus, train via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus 57X
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikkudi Jntrain
15h 10mDrive 433.9 km
- Drive from Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudicar 433.9 km
6h 11m₹4,895–7,071Taxi
- Take the taxi from Periyapalayam to Kāraikkuditaxi 433.9 km
6h 11m₹9,500–12,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
7h 39m₹6,194–8,963Train
- Take the train from Kavaraippettai to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
11h 36m₹1,070–5,444
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi is to bus and train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct train from Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Kavaraippettai and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Periyapalayam and Kāraikkudi is 532 km. The road distance is 433.9 km.
The best way to get from Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 1m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kavaraippettai station.
Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi is 434 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Periyapalayam to Kāraikkudi.
There are 41+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.
What companies run services between Periyapalayam, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Periyapalayam to Karaikkudi Jn via Kavaraippettai, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore, and Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Kavaraippettai to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Padmanabha Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–210
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–210
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
- Website
- MS Transport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- MS Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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