There are 5 ways to get from Salem (Station) 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 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Market to Karaikaltrain 16529
9h 56m₹230–1,800Train via Karur
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karurtrain 16812 / ...
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
8h 1m₹602–2,945Drive 243.7 km
- Drive from Salem (Station) to Karaikalcar 243.7 km
3h 35m₹2,751–3,973Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem (Station) to Karaikaltaxi 243.7 km
3h 35m₹5,000–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem (Station) to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Salem (Station) to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem Market and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Salem (Station) and Karaikal is 279 km. The road distance is 243.7 km.
The best way to get from Salem (Station) to Karaikal without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Salem (Station) to Karaikal, including transfers.
Salem (Station) to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
Salem (Station) to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem (Station) to Karaikal is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Salem (Station) to Karaikal.
There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Salem (Station), India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Salem (Station) to Karaikal via Salem Jn and Karur in around 8h 1m.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Market to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Website
- RKT Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- RKT Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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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