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How to get fromSurathkal to Karaikalby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Surathkal to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IXE - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    8h 24m
    ₹6,943–14,194

  2. Train via Bengaluru

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Baiyyapanahalli Yardtrain train 16586
    2. Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Karaikaltrain train 16529
    30h 28m
    ₹596–4,556

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Udupitrain train
    2. Take the train from Udupi to Karurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain train
    20h 2m
    ₹642–5,037

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mulki, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Mulki, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    21h 18m
    ₹1,806–3,669

  5. Drive 732 km

    1. Drive from Surathkal to Karaikalcar car 732 km
    10h 54m
    ₹8,252–11,920

  6. Fly to Pondicherry, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IXE - PNY
    2. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 49m
    ₹7,993–20,344

  7. Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXE - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    6h 36m
    ₹6,963–14,404

  8. Fly to Salem, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Salem (SXV)plane plane IXE - SXV
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus bus
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 7m
    ₹8,593–19,794

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surathkal to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus bus
    2. Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Karaikaltrain train 16529
    24h 33m
    ₹954–4,162

Surathkal to Karaikal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration20h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹642Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Surathkal to Karaikal via Udupi and Karur in around 20h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surathkal to Karaikal via Mulki, Mulki, Karnataka, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Central station, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and Nagore in around 21h 18m.

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