There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Kovilpattitrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16862
5h 28m₹301–2,408Train via Virudhunagar
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 06886 / ...
5h 53m₹299–2,342Drive 193.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kāraikudicar 193.5 km
2h 56m₹2,183–3,153Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kāraikuditaxi 193.5 km
2h 56m₹4,400–5,500
Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kāraikudi is 244 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kāraikudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikudi.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kāraikudi, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Karaikkudi Jn via Kovilpatti in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
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 Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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