There are 5 ways to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass to FlixBus Nagapattinam - BypassFlixBus IN4335
5h 46m₹803–1,600Train via Karur
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Karaikal16188
7h 8m₹299–2,415Drive 214.9 km
- Drive from Nāmakkal to Karaikal214.9 km
3h 19m₹2,280–3,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Karaikal214.9 km
3h 19m₹4,400–5,500Train
- Take the train from Namakkal to Mayiladuturai J16812
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikal16175 / ...
10h 40m₹322–2,558
Nāmakkal to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal is to train via Karur which costs ₹290 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct train from Nāmakkal to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Karaikal via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Nāmakkal and Karaikal is 250 km. The road distance is 214.9 km.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal, including transfers.
Nāmakkal to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train via Karur, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 8m.
Nāmakkal to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nāmakkal to Karaikal is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Nāmakkal to Karaikal.
What companies run services between Nāmakkal, India and Karaikal, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass to FlixBus Nagapattinam - Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–1,200 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karur to Karaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Namakkal to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass to FlixBus Nagapattinam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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