The train between Howrah and Karaikal takes 35h 34m. The train runs, on average, 6 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 6 times a week between Howrah and Karaikal. The earliest departure is at 3:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Howrah is at 3:32 PM which arrives into Karaikal at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Chennai Central and take an average of 35h 34m. 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 Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 34m.
Howrah to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Santragachi 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 1,975 km.
You can take a train from Santragachi Jn to Karaikal via Chennai Central, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 32h 54m.
