There are 12 ways to get from Arakkonam to Tenkasi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain 44001 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jntrain 16101 / ...
11h 33m₹462–3,513Train via Virudhunagar
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Virudunagar Jntrain 16351 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16327 / ...
12h 6m₹460–3,535Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koilbus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the bus from Singaperumal Koil to Tenkasibus
15h 5m₹984–4,426Drive 586.9 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to Tenkasicar 586.9 km
9h 2m₹5,742–8,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Tenkasitaxi 586.9 km
9h 2m₹13,000–16,000Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
8h 2m₹8,412–17,007Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Arakonam to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
15h 25m₹537–1,133Train, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Tenkasitaxi
7h 37m₹10,062–16,557Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
9h 15m₹5,357–10,392Train, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jntrain
11h 45m₹6,343–14,477Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 13m₹5,882–13,457Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
13h 49m₹5,802–13,427
Arakkonam to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to Tenkasi is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to Tenkasi is to train and fly and taxi which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arakkonam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Arakonam and arriving at Tenkasi via FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand and Singaperumal Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Arakkonam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Arakkonam and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Arakkonam and Tenkasi is 672 km. The road distance is 586.9 km.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Arakkonam to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Arakkonam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand station.
Arakkonam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Tenkasi is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,500 and takes 15h 5m.
What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Arakkonam to Tenkasi Jn via Chengalpattu in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arakonam to Tenkasi via Kancheepuram, FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand, FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koil, and Singaperumal Koil in around 15h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Arakkonam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Podanur Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–220
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Singaperumal Koil to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–3,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,200–3,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Arakonam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–16,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Arakkonam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koil station.
Arakkonam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to Tenkasi is 587 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Arakkonam to Tenkasi.
There are 49+ hotels available in Tenkasi.