There are 4 ways to get from Trichy to Karaikal by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchibus Tiruchirapalli - Thuvarankuruchi
- Take the taxi from Thuvarankuruchi to Karaikaltaxi
2h 24m₹1,398–2,565Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
3h 30m₹160–1,300Drive 140.8 km
- Drive from Trichy to Karaikalcar 140.8 km
2h 11m₹1,598–2,308Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trichy to Karaikaltaxi 140.8 km
2h 11m₹2,800–3,400
Trichy to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trichy to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Trichy to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruchchirapali and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Trichy and Karaikal is 142 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Trichy to Karaikal without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Trichy to Karaikal, including transfers.
Trichy to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
Trichy to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trichy to Karaikal is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Trichy to Karaikal.
There are 56+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Trichy, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,400
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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