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

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There are 8 ways to get from Surathkal to Karaikal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 45m
    ₹6,993–19,294

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Erode Jntrain train 12790
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    18h 38m
    ₹513–3,986

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surathkal to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    18h 38m

  4. Drive  732 km

    1. Drive from Surathkal to Karaikalcar car 732 km
    10h 54m
    ₹7,114–10,276

  5. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IXE - 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
    8h 4m
    ₹10,523–20,294

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXE - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 50m
    ₹7,143–13,944

  7. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane IXE - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 28m
    ₹6,688–19,029

  8. Bus via Velankanni Bus stand

    1. Take the bus from Surathkal to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    22h 1m

Surathkal to Karaikal by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Surathkal to Karaikal via Erode Jn in around 18h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surathkal to Karaikal via Bengaluru and Nagapattinam in around 18h 38m.

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