Trains from Chidambaram to Karaikal
Chidambaram to Karaikal is 76 km by rail. 3 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 16175 Chennai Egmore–Vellankanni Express at 2 hr 14 min. The most punctual is the 16529 SMVT Bengaluru – Karaikal Express, on time (within 15 min) on 95% of days. 2 run every day, leaving between 00:52 and 18:25.
- Departures
- 00:52 – 18:25
- Fare from
- ₹150
- Sleeper · estimate
- Most punctual
- 95% on time
- 16529 SMVT Bengaluru – Karaikal Express
- Daily trains
- 2 of 3
Trains and seats
- 16175Chennai Egmore–Vellankanni Express00:522 hr 14 min03:06
CDM — KIK · 76 km · Mail/Express · fastest
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Which arrives on time
On time = within 15 min at Karaikal · year to August 2026
- 16529 SMVT Bengaluru – Karaikal ExpressMost punctualusually on time at Karaikal95%
- typically 10 min late at Karaikal60%
- typically 11 min late at Karaikal54%
Fares
Estimated for 76 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources
| Class | Fare | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| SL Sleeper | ₹150 | observed fares |
| 3E AC 3 economy | ₹520 | observed fares |
| 3A AC 3 tier | ₹520 | observed fares |
| 2A AC 2 tier | ₹725 | observed fares |
| 1A AC first class | ₹1,192 | observed fares |
One adult, General quota, Mail/Express pricing · not every train carries every class
Other trains from Chidambaram
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- Chidambaram to Thanjavur20 direct trains · 109 km
- Chidambaram to Tambaram19 direct trains · 219 km
- Chidambaram to Tiruchchirappalli Jn19 direct trains · 159 km
- Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore14 direct trains · 243 km
- Chidambaram to Madurai Jn10 direct trains · 320 km