There are 8 ways to get from Vatakara to Kāraikkudi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Vadakara to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
11h 31m₹622–4,911Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vadakara to Coimbatore Jntrain 02198 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16618
12h 55m₹412–3,260Bus
- Take the bus from Vadakara to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
17h 20m₹831–2,021Drive 436.8 km
- Drive from Vatakara to Kāraikkudicar 436.8 km
6h 31m₹4,929–7,120Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vatakara to Kāraikkuditaxi 436.8 km
6h 31m₹9,500–12,000Taxi to Kannur International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Vatakara to Kannur International Airport (CNN)taxi
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CNN - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
7h 32m₹12,751–25,013Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vadakara to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CCJ - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
10h 10m₹7,873–18,469Taxi to Kannur International Airport, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the taxi from Vatakara to Kannur International Airport (CNN)taxi
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Madurai (IXM)plane CNN - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain
9h 53m₹12,386–21,348
Vatakara to Kāraikkudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vatakara to Kāraikkudi is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹2,100 and takes 17h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Vatakara to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vatakara to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Vadakara and arriving at Karaikudi via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Vatakara to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Vadakara and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Palakkad, Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Vatakara and Kāraikkudi is 539 km. The road distance is 436.8 km.
The best way to get from Vatakara to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹600 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Vatakara to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Vatakara to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vadakara station.
Vatakara to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vadakara station.
The best way to get from Vatakara to Kāraikkudi is to train via Dindigul which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹600 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,100 and takes 17h 20m.
What companies run services between Vatakara, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a train from Vadakara to Karaikkudi Jn via Palakkad, Dindigul Jn, and Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vadakara to Karaikudi via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and Ramnad in around 17h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vadakara to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vadakara to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Coimbatore Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Vadakara to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vadakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹600–850
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ramnad to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–12,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Vatakara to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai station.
Vatakara to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vatakara to Kāraikkudi is 437 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Vatakara to Kāraikkudi.
There are 41+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.














