There are 6 ways to get from Virudhunagar to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thiruvarur Jn
best- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain 20684 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
7h 5m₹329–2,534Train
cheapest- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 16361
7h 50m₹327–2,548Bus
- Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
8h 46mDrive 303.7 km
- Drive from Virudhunagar to Karaikalcar 303.7 km
4h 42m₹3,426–4,948Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhunagar to Karaikaltaxi 303.7 km
4h 42m₹4,700–6,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virudhnagar to Tiruchirapallibus Virudhnagar - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain 06490 / ...
7h 56m₹580–2,665
Virudhunagar to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhunagar to Karaikal is to train via Thiruvarur Jn which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhunagar to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhunagar to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Viruthunagar and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhunagar to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Virudunagar Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Virudhunagar and Karaikal is 318 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.
The best way to get from Virudhunagar to Karaikal without a car is to train via Thiruvarur Jn which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Virudhunagar to Karaikal, including transfers.
Virudhunagar to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Viruthunagar station.
Virudhunagar to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Virudunagar Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhunagar to Karaikal is to train via Thiruvarur Jn which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Virudhunagar, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Virudunagar Jn to Karaikal via Thiruvarur Jn in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viruthunagar to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Madurai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 8h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Viruthunagar to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Virudhnagar to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhunagar to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Virudhunagar to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhunagar to Karaikal is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Virudhunagar to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.