There are 3 ways to get from Pichavaram to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pichavaram to Karaikal is to drive which costs ₹850 - ₹1,300 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pichavaram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct train from Pichavaram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Parangipettai and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Pichavaram and Karaikal is 139 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.
The best way to get from Pichavaram to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Pichavaram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Pichavaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Parangipettai station.
Pichavaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pichavaram to Karaikal is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Pichavaram to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Pichavaram, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Parangipettai to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Parangipettai to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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