The average train between Howrah and Karaikal takes 2d 9h and the fastest train takes 2d 5h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Howrah to Karaikal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Howrah and Karaikal. The earliest departure is at 4:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Howrah is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Karaikal at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Howrah station and arriving at Karaikal station via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 9h.
Howrah to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Howrah to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
The distance between Howrah and Karaikal is 1,579.1 km. The road distance is 2,026 km.
You can take a train from Howrah Jn to Karaikal via Villupuram Jn in around 36h 20m.