There are 5 ways to get from Vallam to Karur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thanjavur
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karurtrain 16615 / ...
2h 38m₹505–1,620Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alakkudi to Karurtrain 16811
3h 29m₹427–1,527Bus
- Take the bus from Sastra Deemed University to Karurbus
2h 44mDrive 122.4 km
- Drive from Vallam to Karurcar 122.4 km
2h 2m₹1,389–2,007Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vallam to Karurtaxi 122.4 km
2h 2m₹2,100–2,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vallam to Karur is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Vallam to Karur is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vallam to Karur. However, there are services departing from Sastra Deemed University and arriving at Karur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Vallam to Karur. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Karur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Vallam and Karur is 138 km. The road distance is 122.4 km.
The best way to get from Vallam to Karur without a car is to train via Thanjavur which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Vallam to Karur, including transfers.
Vallam to Karur bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, depart from Sastra Deemed University station.
Vallam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Vallam to Karur is to train via Thanjavur which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Vallam, Tamil Nādu, India and Karur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Karur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Essaar Travels operates a bus from Sastra Deemed University to Karur twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Alakkudi to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Sastra Deemed University to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Vallam to Karur bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, arrive at Karur station.
Vallam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vallam to Karur is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Vallam to Karur.
There are eight+ hotels available in Karur.