There are 7 ways to get from Walajapet to Kāraikkudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain
10h 6m₹889–5,203Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
10h 48m₹736–2,377Drive 359 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Kāraikkudicar 359 km
5h 24m₹4,053–5,854Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walajapet to Kāraikkuditaxi 359 km
5h 24m₹8,500–11,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
7h 2m₹6,789–11,903Train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16751 / ...
12h 34m₹799–4,353Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
14h 32m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Kāraikkudi is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Karaikudi via Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Devakottai Road via Arakkonam, Chengalpattu and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Walajapet and Kāraikkudi is 487 km. The road distance is 359 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹850 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Walajapet to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Walajapet to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Walajapet to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Kāraikkudi is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹850 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 32m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Devakottai Road via Walajah Road Jn, Arakkonam, Chengalpattu, and Vridhachalam Jn in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Karaikudi via Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, and Ramnad in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–800
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ramnad to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Walajapet to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Walajapet to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walajapet to Kāraikkudi is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Walajapet to Kāraikkudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.