There are 7 ways to get from Pollachi to Karaikal by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane
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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
7h 43m₹451–3,555Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
10h 3m₹359–2,859Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadambus FlixBus IN4342
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 6mDrive 340.1 km
- Drive from Pollachi to Karaikalcar 340.1 km
5h 21m₹3,813–5,507Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pollachi to Karaikaltaxi 340.1 km
5h 21m₹7,500–9,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CJB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
11h 31m₹10,837–21,158Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
11h 1m₹5,487–14,808
Pollachi to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pollachi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 3m.
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 FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand and arriving at Nagapattinam via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
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 7h 43m.
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 7h 43m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Pollachi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Pollachi to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand 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 7h 43m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 6m.
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 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to Karaikal via FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam, Coimbatore, and Nagapattinam in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pollachi Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Pollachi to Karaikal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam 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.
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