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There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    8h 46m

  2. Train via Thanjavur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Thanjavurtrain train 06018
    2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    10h 28m
    ₹381–2,923

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 12694 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    9h 9m
    ₹382–2,986

  4. Drive  352.3 km

    1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Karaikalcar car 352.3 km
    5h 13m
    ₹3,417–4,935

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Karaikaltaxi taxi 352.3 km
    5h 13m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TCR - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 43m
    ₹15,226–21,569

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    10h 58m
    ₹680–3,165

  8. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    8h 38m
    ₹8,376–17,219

Thoothukudi to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket₹382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Karaikal via Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Nagapattinam in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 9m.

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