There are 6 ways to get from Udumalpet to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
8h 25mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udumalaippettai to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
9h 43m₹348–2,778Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Udumalaippettai to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
8h 33m₹440–3,474Drive 320.2 km
- Drive from Udumalpet to Karaikalcar 320.2 km
4h 49m₹3,606–5,209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Udumalpet to Karaikaltaxi 320.2 km
4h 49m₹7,000–8,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
8h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Udumalpet to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Udumalpet to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Udumalpet to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Udumalaipettai and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Udumalpet to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Udumalaippettai and arriving at Karaikal via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Udumalpet and Karaikal is 338 km. The road distance is 320.2 km.
The best way to get from Udumalpet to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Udumalpet to Karaikal, including transfers.
Udumalpet to Karaikal bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Udumalpet to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udumalaippettai station.
The best way to get from Udumalpet to Karaikal is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Udumalpet, India and Karaikal, India?
Spice Kerala Holidays operates a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Udumalpet to Karaikal via Udumalaippettai, Dindigul Jn, and Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udumalaippettai to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- 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)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
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 Udumalaippettai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Udumalpet to Karaikal bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, arrive at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Udumalpet to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Udumalpet to Karaikal is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Udumalpet to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.