There are 5 ways to get from Vilathikulam to Karur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Karurtrain 16235 / ...
4h 29m₹1,163–2,650Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypassbus FlixBus IN4352
4h 56m₹1,137–2,060Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Vilathikulam to Karurcar 230.9 km
3h 38m₹2,579–3,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Karurtaxi 230.9 km
3h 38m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kelaeral to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Karurbus Madurai - Karur
5h 56m₹1,309–3,067
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vilathikulam to Karur is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Vilathikulam to Karur is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilathikulam to Karur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan and arriving at FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilathikulam to Karur. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Karur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Vilathikulam and Karur is 263 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Karur without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Vilathikulam to Karur, including transfers.
Vilathikulam to Karur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan station.
Vilathikulam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Karur is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Vilathikulam, India and Karur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Karur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kelaeral to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Vilathikulam to Karur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass station.
Vilathikulam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilathikulam to Karur is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Vilathikulam to Karur.
There are eight+ hotels available in Karur.