There are 5 ways to get from Sholavandan to Kāraikudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Sholavandan to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12632 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
4h 20m₹296–2,291Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sholavandan to Virudunagar Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 06886 / ...
5h 24m₹280–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
6h 28m₹1,500–3,222Drive 102.7 km
- Drive from Sholavandan to Kāraikudicar 102.7 km
1h 36m₹1,159–1,674Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholavandan to Kāraikuditaxi 102.7 km
1h 36m₹1,400–1,800
Sholavandan to Kāraikudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholavandan to Kāraikudi is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sholavandan to Kāraikudi is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholavandan to Kāraikudi. However, there are services departing from Vadipatti, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Karaikudi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholavandan to Kāraikudi. However, there are services departing from Sholavandan and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Sholavandan and Kāraikudi is 223 km. The road distance is 102.7 km.
The best way to get from Sholavandan to Kāraikudi without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Sholavandan to Kāraikudi, including transfers.
Sholavandan to Kāraikudi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholavandan to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sholavandan station.
The best way to get from Sholavandan to Kāraikudi is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Sholavandan, India and Kāraikudi, India?
You can take a train from Sholavandan to Karaikkudi Jn via Tiruchchirapali in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sholavandan to Karaikudi via Vadipatti, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, and Ramnad in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sholavandan to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Sholavandan to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ramnad to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Sholavandan to Kāraikudi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholavandan to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholavandan to Kāraikudi is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Sholavandan to Kāraikudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikudi.