There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
5h 1mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 16188
6h 53m₹268–1,789Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
6h 40m₹324–2,549Drive 255.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Karaikalcar 255.1 km
3h 55m₹2,856–4,126Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Karaikaltaxi 255.1 km
3h 55m₹4,000–4,800
Madurai to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Karaikal is to bus and train which costs ₹260 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Karaikal is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Nagapattinam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Madurai and Karaikal is 264 km. The road distance is 255.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Madurai to Karaikal, including transfers.
Madurai to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karaikal is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Karaikal, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Nagapattinam 4 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 45m. Mahadev Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Nagapattinam station.
Madurai to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Karaikal is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Madurai to Karaikal.
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