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

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There are 8 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 via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Allahabad to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    45h 48m

  3. Drive  1,954.2 km

    1. Drive from Prayagraj to Karaikalcar car 1,954.2 km
    29h 20m
    ₹21,926–31,671

  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
    27h 47m
    ₹14,725–35,935

  5. 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 to Nagapattinambus bus
    2d 5h

  6. 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 16m
    ₹10,281–18,879

  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
    11h 56m
    ₹13,631–22,229

  8. 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
    11h 9m
    ₹11,695–27,935

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 Bengaluru and Nagapattinam in around 45h 48m.

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