There are 4 ways to get from Samayapuram to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
3h 47m₹652–1,882Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavurbus Tiruchirapalli - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
4h 25mDrive 137.3 km
- Drive from Samayapuram to Karaikalcar 137.3 km
2h 12m₹1,559–2,252Taxi
- Take the taxi from Samayapuram to Karaikaltaxi 137.3 km
2h 12m₹2,700–3,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samayapuram to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Samayapuram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Samayapuram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruchirapalli and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Samayapuram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruchchirapali and arriving at Karaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Samayapuram and Karaikal is 163 km. The road distance is 137.3 km.
The best way to get from Samayapuram to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Samayapuram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Samayapuram to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tiruchirapalli station.
Samayapuram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Samayapuram to Karaikal is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Samayapuram, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samayapuram to Karaikal via Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹380–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Samayapuram to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Samayapuram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samayapuram to Karaikal is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Samayapuram to Karaikal.
There are 56+ hotels available in Karaikal.