There are 6 ways to get from Sabarimala to Karaikal by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Vandiperiyar to Thenibus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain
11h 58mDrive 417 km
cheapest- Drive from Sabarimala to Karaikalcar 417 km
7h 5m₹4,690–6,774Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Kadayanallurtaxi
- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Nagappattinamtrain 16361
13h 35m₹4,774–8,117Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Karaikaltaxi 417 km
7h 5m₹9,000–11,000Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Thekkady, Keralataxi
- Take the bus from Thekkady, Kerala to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
12h 27mBus
- Take the bus from Vandiperiyar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
13h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sabarimala to Karaikal is to drive which costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sabarimala to Karaikal is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sabarimala to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Vandiperiyar and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
The distance between Sabarimala and Karaikal is 424 km. The road distance is 417 km.
The best way to get from Sabarimala to Karaikal without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Sabarimala to Karaikal, including transfers.
Sabarimala to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vandiperiyar station.
Sabarimala to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sabarimala to Karaikal is 417 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Sabarimala to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Sabarimala, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sabarimala to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Vandiperiyar, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 13h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kadayanallur to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Vandiperiyar to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Vandiperiyar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–500
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹950–11,000
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