There are 6 ways to get from Pollachi to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
8h 9m₹451–3,555Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
10h 8m₹359–2,859Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
9hDrive 340.1 km
- Drive from Pollachi to Karaikalcar 340.1 km
5h 21m₹3,816–5,512Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pollachi to Karaikaltaxi 340.1 km
5h 21m₹7,500–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Pollachi, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
9h 42m
Pollachi to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pollachi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Pollachi to Karaikal is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pollachi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Pollachi and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Pollachi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Pollachi Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Pollachi and Karaikal is 359 km. The road distance is 340.1 km.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Karaikal without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Pollachi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Pollachi to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Pollachi station.
Pollachi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pollachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Karaikal is to train via Dindigul which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Palani, which costs and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Pollachi, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Pollachi Jn to Karaikal via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pollachi to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Palani, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 9h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pollachi Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Pollachi Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Karur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Pollachi to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Pollachi to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Pollachi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pollachi to Karaikal is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Pollachi to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.