There are 7 ways to get from Tiruchchendur to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruchendur to Thanjavurtrain 20606
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain 06490 / ...
10h 26m₹403–3,089Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tiruchendur to Tiruchirapallibus Tiruchendur - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain 06490 / ...
11h 6m₹624–2,665Drive 385.5 km
- Drive from Tiruchchendur to Karaikalcar 385.5 km
5h 43m₹4,342–6,271Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruchchendur to Karaikaltaxi 385.5 km
5h 43m₹8,500–11,000Fly 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 37m₹8,686–19,258Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
11h 50mFly 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 30m₹12,666–25,048
Tiruchchendur to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruchchendur to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruchchendur to Karaikal is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tiruchchendur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruchchendur to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruchendur and arriving at Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Tiruchchendur and Karaikal is 515 km. The road distance is 385.5 km.
The best way to get from Tiruchchendur to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Tiruchchendur to Karaikal, including transfers.
Tiruchchendur to Karaikal bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu station.
Tiruchchendur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchendur station.
The best way to get from Tiruchchendur to Karaikal is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Tiruchchendur, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Tiruchendur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Thanjavur in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 11h 50m.
- 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
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchendur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Thanjavur to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchendur to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- 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 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tiruchchendur to Karaikal bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tiruchchendur to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruchchendur to Karaikal is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Tiruchchendur to Karaikal.
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