There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 2mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
9h 45m₹383–2,989Drive 352.3 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Karaikalcar 352.3 km
5h 13m₹3,971–5,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Karaikaltaxi 352.3 km
5h 13m₹7,500–9,500Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h 14m₹8,196–18,679Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
10h 51mFly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
9h 7m₹12,176–24,469
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Karaikal is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Karaikal is 352 km. The road distance is 352.3 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Thoothukudi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Karaikal bus services, operated by Venky Bus, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Karaikal is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Karaikal, India?
Venky Bus operates a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu 5 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuticorin to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Karaikal bus services, operated by Venky Bus, arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Karaikal is 352 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Thoothukudi to Karaikal.
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