There are 8 ways to get from Surat to Kāraikkudi by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Surat (STV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane STV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
8h 6m₹10,505–19,131Train
cheapest- Take the train from Surat to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22497 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
37h 3m₹929–7,002Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Surat to Virudunagar Jntrain 19568
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain 20682
36h 3m₹948–7,169Bus, train
- Take the bus from Surat, Gujarat to Thanebus
- Take the bus from Thane to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jntrain
37h 13mDrive 1,591.5 km
- Drive from Surat to Kāraikkudicar 1,591.5 km
23h 14m₹18,005–26,008Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Surat (STV) to Madurai (IXM)plane STV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain
10h 51m₹9,640–29,466Fly to Salem, bus, train
- Fly from Surat (STV) to Salem (SXV)plane STV - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
14h 44m₹9,605–27,631Bus
- Take the bus from Surat, Gujarat to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
40h 16m
Surat to Kāraikkudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surat to Kāraikkudi is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 37h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Surat to Kāraikkudi is to fly and train which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Surat to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Surat, Gujarat and arriving at Karaikudi via Bangalore, Karnataka, Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Surat to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Surat and arriving at Devakottai Road via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 3m.
The distance between Surat and Kāraikkudi is 1434 km. The road distance is 1591.5 km.
The best way to get from Surat to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 36h 3m and costs ₹950 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Surat to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Surat to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by S.R.Travels, depart from Surat, Gujarat station.
Surat to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surat station.
The best way to get from Surat to Kāraikkudi is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 36h 3m and costs ₹950 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h 16m.
What companies run services between Surat, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a train from Surat to Devakottai Road via Virudunagar Jn in around 36h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat, Gujarat to Karaikudi via Bangalore, Karnataka, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, and Ramnad in around 40h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Surat to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Surat to Trichy International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–24,000
Flights from Surat to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
Flights from Surat to Trichy International Airport via Pune, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
Flights from Surat to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–26,000
Flights from Surat to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–27,000
Flights from Surat to Madurai via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–28,000
Flights from Surat to Madurai via Pune, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–26,000
Flights from Surat to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–24,000
Flights from Surat to Salem via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Surat to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–950
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,800–6,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Surat to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹750–6,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹750–950
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,700–6,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Website
- Shivay Travels
Bus from Surat, Gujarat to Thane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Shivay Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Surat to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by S.R.Travels, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Surat to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surat to Kāraikkudi is 1592 km. It takes approximately 23h 14m to drive from Surat to Kāraikkudi.
There are 42+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.






