There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain 06886 / ...
5h 17m₹299–2,342Drive 192 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudicar 192 km
2h 54m₹2,166–3,129Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kāraikkuditaxi 192 km
2h 54m₹4,400–5,500Train via Kovilpatti
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Kovilpattitrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16862
5h 28m₹301–2,408
Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Devakottai Road via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kāraikkudi is 239 km. The road distance is 192 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kāraikkudi.
There are 41+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Devakottai Road via Virudunagar Jn in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Tuticorin to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kovilpatti to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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