There are 4 ways to get from Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Palpannai to FlixBus Nagapattinam - BypassFlixBus IN4335
2h 41m₹678–1,130Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal16188 / ...
3h 40m₹160–1,300Drive 139.7 km
- Drive from Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal139.7 km
2h 9m₹1,477–2,133Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal139.7 km
2h 9m₹2,700–3,300
Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹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 Tiruchirappalli and Karaikal is 152 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal, including transfers.
Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 40m.
Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Tiruchirappalli to Karaikal.
What companies run services between Tiruchirappalli, India and Karaikal, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Palpannai to FlixBus Nagapattinam - Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–650 and the journey takes 2h 25m. 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 - Palpannai to FlixBus Nagapattinam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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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