There are 9 ways to get from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661 / ...
9h 18m₹330–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Tenkasibus
9h 44m₹800–3,600Drive 553.5 km
- Drive from Chengalpattu to Tenkasicar 553.5 km
8h 19m₹6,226–8,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Tenkasitaxi 553.5 km
8h 19m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
6h 56m₹8,161–19,129Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
12h 52mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
8h 26m₹5,816–10,764Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jntrain
9h 14m₹6,341–10,329Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
9h 47m₹5,912–12,649
Chengalpattu to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chengalpattu Junction and arriving at Tenkasi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Chengalpattu and Tenkasi is 602 km. The road distance is 553.5 km.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,500.
The train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jn takes 9h 18m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chengalpattu to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Chengalpattu Junction station.
Chengalpattu to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,600 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Chengalpattu, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 18m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Tenkasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–3,600 and the journey takes 9h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–3,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,200–3,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chengalpattu to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Chengalpattu to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengalpattu to Tenkasi is 553 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi.
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