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How to get fromAlapuzzha to Karaikalby train, bus, car, taxi or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Alapuzzha to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikaltrain16188
    16h 5m
    ₹392–2,718

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Mahabalipurambus
    2. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Nagorebus
    18h 1m
    ₹1,684–4,130

  3. Drive 512.4 km

    1. Drive from Alapuzzha to Karaikalcar512.4 km
    7h 57m
    ₹5,389–7,784

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alapuzzha to Karaikaltaxi512.4 km
    7h 57m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  5. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Pattombus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)planeTRV - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain
    10h 53m
    ₹5,929–15,440

  6. Fly Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)planeCOK - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikaltrain
    11h 53m
    ₹5,687–14,618

  7. Fly Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)planeCOK - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
    13h 21m
    ₹5,047–12,078

  8. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Pattombus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)planeTRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
    14h 35m
    ₹5,289–12,900

Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,695Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alapuzzha, India and Karaikal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Karaikal via Mahabalipuram and Nagore in around 18h 1m.

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