There are 7 ways to get from Tirumangalam to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirumangalam to Thanjavurtrain 16848
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
8h 11m₹329–2,535Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
8h 15mDrive 276 km
- Drive from Tirumangalam to Karaikalcar 276 km
4h 18m₹3,108–4,489Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumangalam to Karaikaltaxi 276 km
4h 18m₹4,300–5,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h 3m₹6,515–10,966Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
8h 19m₹433–3,470Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
8h 31m
Tirumangalam to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirumangalam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumangalam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumangalam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Thirumangalam and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumangalam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tirumangalam and arriving at Karaikal via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Tirumangalam and Karaikal is 318 km. The road distance is 276 km.
The best way to get from Tirumangalam to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Tirumangalam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Tirumangalam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tirumangalam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirumangalam station.
The best way to get from Tirumangalam to Karaikal is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Tirumangalam, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Tirumangalam to Karaikal via Thanjavur in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirumangalam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- 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
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Tirumangalam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Tirumangalam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumangalam to Karaikal is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Tirumangalam to Karaikal.
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