There are 8 ways to get from Sengottai to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sengottai to Nagappattinamtrain 16361
10h 20m₹376–2,908Bus
- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus
12h 58mDrive 421.8 km
- Drive from Sengottai to Karaikalcar 421.8 km
6h 35m₹4,745–6,854Taxi
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
10h 51m₹13,106–18,750Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain
13h₹463–2,080Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Sengottai to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
7h 28m₹8,626–14,460Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
9h 26m₹8,677–20,233
Sengottai to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sengottai to Karaikal is to bus and train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h.
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 Shenkottai and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Sengottai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Sengottai and arriving at Karaikal via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Sengottai and Karaikal is 449 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.
The best way to get from Sengottai to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Sengottai to Karaikal, including transfers.
Sengottai to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Shenkottai 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 which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 58m.
What companies run services between Sengottai, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sengottai to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shenkottai to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 12h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–32,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sengottai to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Shenkottai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sengottai to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Sengottai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sengottai to Karaikal is 422 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Sengottai to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.