There are 6 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
8h 58m₹361–2,771Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
10h 24mDrive 375.8 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Karaikalcar 375.8 km
5h 50m₹4,239–6,123Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Karaikaltaxi 375.8 km
5h 50m₹8,500–10,000Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
7h 33m₹9,835–20,615Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
10h 26m₹13,815–26,405
Sankarankovil to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Karaikal is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sankarankovil to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Karaikal is 404 km. The road distance is 375.8 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Sankarankovil to Karaikal, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Karaikal bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Karaikal is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Sankarankovil to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sankarankovil to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sankarankovil to Karaikal bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Karaikal is 376 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Sankarankovil to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.