There are 6 ways to get from Puliyangudi to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
9h 13m₹931–3,524Train via Thanjavur
cheapest- Take the train from Pmbakvl Shandy to Thanjavurtrain 16848
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
10h 11m₹763–3,364Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
10h 35mDrive 382.2 km
- Drive from Puliyangudi to Karaikalcar 382.2 km
6h 15m₹4,312–6,229Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puliyangudi to Karaikaltaxi 382.2 km
6h 15m₹8,500–11,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Puliyangudi to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
7h 50m₹10,226–21,078
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puliyangudi to Karaikal is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Puliyangudi to Karaikal is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puliyangudi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Puliyangudi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Puliyangudi and Karaikal is 420 km. The road distance is 382.2 km.
The best way to get from Puliyangudi to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Puliyangudi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Puliyangudi to Karaikal bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Puliyangudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Puliyangudi to Karaikal is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Puliyangudi, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Puliyangudi to Karaikal via Sankarankovil and Thiruvarur Jn in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Puliyangudi to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Pmbakvl Shandy to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Puliyangudi to Karaikal bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Puliyangudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puliyangudi to Karaikal is 382 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Puliyangudi to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.