There are 9 ways to get from Sengottai to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Sengottai to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12662 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
9h 52m₹655–3,425Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain
12h 58m₹463–2,080Bus
- Take the bus from Tenkasi to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
12h 11mDrive 421.8 km
- Drive from Sengottai to Karaikalcar 421.8 km
6h 35m₹4,714–6,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sengottai to Karaikaltaxi 421.8 km
6h 35m₹9,500–12,000Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Sengottai to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
10h 31m₹12,156–21,849Train
- Take the train from Sengottai to Thiruvarur Jntrain 20684 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
10h 52m₹675–3,475Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Sengottai to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
9h 47m₹8,806–18,499Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
11h 53m₹8,625–20,175
Sengottai to Karaikal by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sengottai to Karaikal is to bus and train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sengottai to Karaikal is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sengottai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sengottai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Sengottai and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Sengottai and Karaikal is 477 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.
The best way to get from Sengottai to Karaikal without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 9h 52m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Sengottai to Karaikal, including transfers.
Sengottai to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Tenkasi station.
Sengottai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sengottai station.
The best way to get from Sengottai to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 9h 52m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Sengottai, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sengottai to Karaikal via Sengottai and Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Tenkasi to Velankanni Bus stand once a week, and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–41,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sengottai to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
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
Train from Sengottai to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tenkasi to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Sengottai to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Velankanni Bus stand station.
Sengottai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sengottai to Karaikal is 422 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Sengottai to Karaikal.
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