There are 5 ways to get from Polūr to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Polur to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 17407
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
6h 46m₹300–2,424Drive 230.5 km
- Drive from Polūr to Karaikalcar 230.5 km
3h 33m₹2,241–3,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polūr to Karaikaltaxi 230.5 km
3h 33m₹3,900–4,700Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Polur to Villupuram Jntrain 11005 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
6h 59m₹303–2,394Train #2
- Take the train from Polur to Sirkazhitrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Sirkazhi to Karaikaltrain 11017 / ...
7h 16m₹301–2,377
Polūr to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polūr to Karaikal is to train via Villupuram which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Polūr to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct train from Polūr to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Polur and arriving at Karaikal via Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Polūr and Karaikal is 257 km. The road distance is 230.5 km.
The best way to get from Polūr to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polūr to Karaikal is 230 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 Cuddalore Port Jn. in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Polur to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Polur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Polur to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Sirkazhi to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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