There are 4 ways to get from Salem Jn to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Karur
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karurtrain 16812 / ...
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
7h 58m₹318–2,558Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karaikaltrain 16529
9h 35m₹230–1,800Drive 247.1 km
- Drive from Salem Jn to Karaikalcar 247.1 km
3h 38m₹2,787–4,026Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem Jn to Karaikaltaxi 247.1 km
3h 38m₹5,000–6,500
Salem Jn to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem Jn to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Salem Jn to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Salem Jn and Karaikal is 308 km. The road distance is 247.1 km.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Karaikal without a car is to train via Karur which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Salem Jn to Karaikal, including transfers.
Salem Jn to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
Salem Jn to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem Jn to Karaikal is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Salem Jn to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Salem Jn to Karaikal via Karur in around 7h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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