There are 4 ways to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Thiruvarur Jntrain 17407
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
7h 5m₹311–2,402Drive 196.9 km
- Drive from Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikalcar 196.9 km
3h 3m₹2,222–3,209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikaltaxi 196.9 km
3h 3m₹3,300–4,000Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
7h 45m₹311–2,408
Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Tiruvannāmalai and Karaikal is 270 km. The road distance is 196.9 km.
The best way to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal, including transfers.
Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Tiruvannāmalai to Karaikal.
There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Tiruvannāmalai, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Tiruvannamalai to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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