There are 4 ways to get from Trichy to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
3h 30m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavurbus Tiruchirapalli - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
4h 9mDrive 140.8 km
- Drive from Trichy to Karaikalcar 140.8 km
2h 11m₹1,593–2,301Taxi
- 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 ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Trichy to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Tiruchirapalli and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
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 146 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Trichy to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Trichy to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tiruchirapalli station.
Trichy to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Trichy to Karaikal is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 9m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tiruchirapalli to Karaikal via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 9m.
- 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 Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹380–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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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Booking & Getting There
Trichy to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur 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 59+ hotels available in Karaikal.