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

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

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  1. Train via Tiruchirappalli

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    1. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 12662 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    9h 37m
    ₹385–3,007

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
    10h 6m

  3. Drive  415 km

    1. Drive from Tenkasi to Karaikalcar car 415 km
    6h 30m
    ₹4,735–6,840

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Karaikaltaxi taxi 415 km
    6h 30m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  5. Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TRV - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 33m
    ₹12,319–23,043

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 20684 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188 / ...
    10h 37m
    ₹398–3,047

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 7m

  8. Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    9h 54m
    ₹8,969–18,693

  9. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 32m
    ₹8,854–20,751

Tenkasi to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a train from Tenkasi Jn to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Karaikal via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 6m.

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