There are 8 ways to get from Srivilliputhur to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Srivilliputtur to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain
8h 52m₹442–3,487Train via Thanjavur
cheapest- Take the train from Srivilliputtur to Thanjavurtrain 16848
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
9h 13m₹354–2,721Bus, train
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain
9h 19mDrive 330.6 km
- Drive from Srivilliputhur to Karaikalcar 330.6 km
5h 17m₹3,724–5,379Taxi
- Take the taxi from Srivilliputhur to Karaikaltaxi 330.6 km
5h 17m₹5,000–6,500Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Srivilliputhur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
7h 3m₹7,237–11,819Bus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
9h 35mTaxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Srivilliputhur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXM - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
9h 26m₹7,217–23,109
Srivilliputhur to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Srivilliputhur to Karaikal is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Srivilliputhur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Srivilliputhur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Srivilliputhur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Srivilliputtur and arriving at Karaikal via Virudunagar Jn and Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Srivilliputhur and Karaikal is 359 km. The road distance is 330.6 km.
The best way to get from Srivilliputhur to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Srivilliputhur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Srivilliputhur to Karaikal bus services, operated by Smg Travels, depart from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu station.
Srivilliputhur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Srivilliputtur station.
The best way to get from Srivilliputhur to Karaikal is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Srivilliputhur, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Srivilliputtur to Karaikal via Virudunagar Jn and Thiruvarur Jn in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–38,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Srivilliputtur to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Virudunagar Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 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 Srivilliputtur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 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 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Srivilliputhur to Karaikal bus services, operated by Smg Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Srivilliputhur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Srivilliputhur to Karaikal is 331 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Srivilliputhur to Karaikal.
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