There are 4 ways to get from Tindivanam to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Nagapattinambus
5h 30m₹531–1,157Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tindivanam to Karaikaltrain 16175
6h₹190–1,500Drive 168.2 km
- Drive from Tindivanam to Karaikalcar 168.2 km
2h 35m₹1,892–2,733Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Karaikaltaxi 168.2 km
2h 35m₹2,700–3,200
Tindivanam to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tindivanam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Tindivanam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tindivanam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tindivanam and arriving at Nagapattinam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tindivanam and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Tindivanam and Karaikal is 203 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.
The best way to get from Tindivanam to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Tindivanam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Tindivanam to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tindivanam station.
Tindivanam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tindivanam station.
The best way to get from Tindivanam to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Tindivanam, India and Karaikal, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tindivanam to Nagapattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹150–750 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tindivanam to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tindivanam to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tindivanam to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,200
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More Questions & Answers
Tindivanam to Karaikal bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagapattinam station.
Tindivanam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tindivanam to Karaikal is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Tindivanam to Karaikal.
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