There are 6 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonamtrain 16367 / ...
6h 49m₹615–2,367Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 2mDrive 363.3 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichicar 363.3 km
5h 44m₹4,103–5,926Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichitaxi 363.3 km
5h 44m₹8,000–10,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 38m₹13,111–25,465Bus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Maduraibus Tirunelveli - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
9h 5m₹935–2,535
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Karaikurichi is 416 km. The road distance is 363.3 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi, including transfers.
Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tirunelveli station.
Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirunelveli station.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Karaikurichi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi via Madurai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tirunelveli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tirunelveli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–10,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi is 363 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Tirunelveli to Karaikurichi.
There are 87+ hotels available in Karaikurichi.