There are 4 ways to get from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand to FlixBus Nagapattinam - BypassFlixBus IN4335
3h 6m₹687–1,162Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal16188 / ...
3h 40m₹160–1,300Drive 142.9 km
- Drive from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal142.9 km
2h 13m₹1,503–2,171Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal142.9 km
2h 13m₹2,800–3,400
Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruchchirapali and arriving at Karaikal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Tiruchchirapali and Karaikal is 160 km. The road distance is 142.9 km.
The best way to get from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal, including transfers.
Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 40m.
Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal.
What companies run services between Tiruchchirapali, India and Karaikal, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand to FlixBus Nagapattinam - Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–700 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand to FlixBus Nagapattinam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Care Cabs Trichy
- Phone
- +91 98 42 14 24 08
- Website
- care-cabs-trichy.business.site
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
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