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How to get fromThuckalay to Karaikalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Thuckalay to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Mayiladuturai J

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 20692 / ...
    11h 7m
    ₹831–5,132

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kulitthurai to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 06115
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain train 16188 / ...
    14h 26m
    ₹482–3,375

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thuckalay to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 43m
    ₹985–3,891

  4. Drive  478.2 km

    1. Drive from Thuckalay to Karaikalcar car 478.2 km
    7h 7m
    ₹4,649–6,714

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thuckalay to Karaikaltaxi taxi 478.2 km
    7h 7m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TRV - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    12h 9m
    ₹9,342–20,174

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    11h 52m

  8. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 14m
    ₹6,492–14,824

  9. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Pondicherry, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane TRV - PNY
    3. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 43m
    ₹10,872–29,174

  10. Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Thuckalay to Nellaibus bus
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain train
    11h 22m
    ₹9,329–19,800

Thuckalay to Karaikal by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹831Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 7m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Nagercoil Jn to Mayiladuturai J once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 53m. Alternatively, Universal Travels operates a bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus stand once daily, and the journey takes 9h 55m. Four other operators also service this route.

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