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How to get fromPrayagraj to Karaikalby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Prayagraj to Karaikal by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 22614 / ...
    39h 52m
    ₹1,072–8,064

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Allahabad to Rewabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rewa to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    44h 21m

  3. Drive  1,954.2 km

    1. Drive from Prayagraj to Karaikalcar car 1,954.2 km
    29h 20m
    ₹21,880–31,604

  4. Fly Allahabad to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IXD - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    28h 2m
    ₹13,725–34,935

  5. Taxi to Varanasi Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Prayagraj to Varanasi-Airport-VNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane VNS - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 6m
    ₹10,281–18,879

  6. Fly Allahabad to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IXD - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 9m
    ₹11,695–27,935

  7. Taxi to Varanasi Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Prayagraj to Varanasi-Airport-VNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane VNS - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 16m
    ₹13,631–23,229

Prayagraj to Karaikal by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration39h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,072Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,317.8 km
  • Duration: 39h 52m

What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Karaikal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Prayagraj Jn to Mayiladuturai J twice a week. Tickets cost ₹950–7,500 and the journey takes 37h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allahabad to Karaikal via Rewa, Chennai, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 44h 21m.

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