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Trains from Karaikal to Chidambaram

Karaikal to Chidambaram is 76 km by rail. 3 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 16176 Vellankanni–Chennai Egmore Express at 1 hr 33 min. It is also the most punctual, arriving on time (within 15 min) on 31% of days, typically 24 min late. 2 run every day, leaving between 04:50 and 22:40.

Departures
04:50 – 22:40
Fare from
₹150
Sleeper · estimate
Most punctual
31% on time
16176 Vellankanni–Chennai Egmore Express
Daily trains
2 of 3
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Trains and seats

  • 16530Karaikal – SMVT Bengaluru Express
    04:503 hr 8 min07:58

    KIK — CDM · 117 km · Mail/Express

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  • 11018Karaikal–Mumbai LTT Express
    14:202 hr 40 min17:00

    KIK — CDM · 117 km · Mail/Express

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  • 16176Vellankanni–Chennai Egmore Express
    22:401 hr 33 min00:13+1 arrives the next day

    KIK — CDM · 76 km · Mail/Express · fastest

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Which arrives on time

On time = within 15 min at Chidambaram · year to August 2026

  1. 16176 Vellankanni–Chennai Egmore ExpressMost punctual
    typically 24 min late at Chidambaram
    31%
  2. 16530 Karaikal – SMVT Bengaluru Express
    typically 25 min late at Chidambaram
    30%
  3. 11018 Karaikal–Mumbai LTT Express
    typically 43 min late at Chidambaram
    17%
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Fares

Estimated for 76 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources

Estimated fares by class for the 76 km between Karaikal and Chidambaram, priced for a Mail/Express train in General quota.
ClassFareBasis
SL Sleeper₹150observed fares
3E AC 3 economy₹520observed fares
3A AC 3 tier₹520observed fares
2A AC 2 tier₹725observed fares
1A AC first class₹1,192observed fares

One adult, General quota, Mail/Express pricing · not every train carries every class

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