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How to get fromThekkady to Karaikalby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Thekkady to Karaikal by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thekkady to Rajapalayamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Rajapalayam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 21m
    ₹3,404–6,510

  2. Bus, train via Thanjavur

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 38m
    ₹597–2,257

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    12h 14m
    ₹7,821–8,555

  4. Drive  380.3 km

    1. Drive from Thekkady to Karaikalcar car 380.3 km
    5h 56m
    ₹3,704–5,349

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thekkady to Karaikaltaxi taxi 380.3 km
    5h 56m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    13h 30m
    ₹692–3,177

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  • Distance: 532.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Thekkady to Karaikal via Kumily, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 12h 14m.

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