There are 6 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
8h 33m₹348–2,680Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain
9h 34mDrive 342.5 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Karaikalcar 342.5 km
5h 30m₹3,864–5,581Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Karaikaltaxi 342.5 km
5h 30m₹5,000–6,500Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXM - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
9h 39m₹7,374–23,294Bus
- 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
9h 50m
Rajapalayam to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam 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 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Karaikal is 371 km. The road distance is 342.5 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Rajapalayam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Karaikal bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Karaikal is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Rajapalayam to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–38,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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 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
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- veeveebus.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://veeveebus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Karaikal bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Karaikal is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Rajapalayam to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.