There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain 06490 / ...
7h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Karaikaltrain 16529
9h 22m₹230–1,800Drive 241.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Karaikalcar 241.5 km
3h 33m₹2,724–3,935Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Karaikaltaxi 241.5 km
3h 33m₹5,000–6,000Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
9h 25m₹356–2,739
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem Town and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Salem and Karaikal is 278 km. The road distance is 241.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Karaikal without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Salem to Karaikal, including transfers.
Salem to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
Salem to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Karaikal is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Salem to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Town to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Salem Town to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 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 Salem Town to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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