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How to get fromSurat to Karaikalby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Surat to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane STV - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 21m
    ₹9,025–24,331

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 09419
    35h 2m
    ₹882–6,646

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surat, Gujarat to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    37h 33m

  4. Drive 1,571.6 km

    1. Drive from Surat to Karaikalcar car 1,571.6 km
    23h 30m
    ₹17,707–25,576

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane STV - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 7m
    ₹8,175–16,981

  6. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane STV - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    10h
    ₹11,055–30,331

  7. Fly to Salem, bus, train

    1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Salem (SXV)plane plane STV - SXV
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus bus
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    25h 34m
    ₹9,625–27,831

Surat to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration35h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹882Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,489.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Surat, India and Karaikal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Surat to Mayiladuturai J once a week. Tickets cost ₹750–6,000 and the journey takes 33h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat, Gujarat to Karaikal via Bangalore, Karnataka, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Shanti Nagar, Chennai Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 37h 33m.

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