There are 4 ways to get from Pudukkottai to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pudukkottai to Tiruchchirapali06126 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal16188 / ...
6h₹286–2,268Train via Thanjavur
cheapest- Take the train from Pudukkottai to Thanjavur16752 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikal06832 / ...
6h 35m₹284–2,205Drive 150.8 km
- Drive from Pudukkottai to Karaikal150.8 km
2h 19m₹1,614–2,331Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pudukkottai to Karaikal150.8 km
2h 19m₹3,000–3,600
Pudukkottai to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pudukkottai to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Pudukkottai to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct train from Pudukkottai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Pudukkottai and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Pudukkottai and Karaikal is 199 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.
The best way to get from Pudukkottai to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Pudukkottai to Karaikal, including transfers.
Pudukkottai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pudukkottai station.
Pudukkottai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pudukkottai to Karaikal is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Pudukkottai to Karaikal.
There are 63+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Pudukkottai, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Pudukkottai to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pudukkottai to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Pudukkottai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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