There are 3 ways to get from Polūr to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Polūr to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polūr to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Polūr to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct train from Polūr to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Polur and arriving at Karaikal via Vaithisvarankoil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Polūr and Karaikal is 302 km. The road distance is 230.6 km.
The best way to get from Polūr to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Polūr to Karaikal, including transfers.
Polūr to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Polur station.
Polūr to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vaithisvarankoil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polūr to Karaikal is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Polūr to Karaikal.
There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Polūr, Tamil Nādu, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Polur to Karaikal via Vaithisvarankoil in around 8h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Polur to Vaithisvarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Vaithisvarankoil to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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