There are 4 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
4h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikaltrain 16529
6h 15m₹180–1,500Drive 108.6 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Karaikalcar 108.6 km
1h 37m₹1,224–1,767Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Karaikaltaxi 108.6 km
1h 37m₹1,900–2,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Karaikal is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Karaikal is 163 km. The road distance is 108.6 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Virudhachalam to Karaikal, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Rr Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Karaikal is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Karaikal, India?
Rr Travels operates a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- 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)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,400
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Karaikal bus services, operated by Rr Travels, arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Karaikal is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Virudhachalam to Karaikal.
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