There are 3 ways to get from Mayiladuthurai to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Mayiladuthurai to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Karaikal is to drive which costs ₹380 - ₹600 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Karaikal is to drive which takes 34 min and costs ₹380 - ₹600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nidur and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal is 85 km. The road distance is 36.5 km.
The best way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100.
The train from Nidur to Karaikal takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Mayiladuthurai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nidur station.
Mayiladuthurai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayiladuthurai to Karaikal is 37 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Mayiladuthurai to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Mayiladuthurai, India and Karaikal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nidur to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nidur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- ₹650–850
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