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How to get fromChennai to Tenkasiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jntrain train 12661
    10h 23m
    ₹350–2,700

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tenkasibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    11h 45m

  3. Drive  612.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Tenkasicar car 612.8 km
    9h 17m
    ₹6,869–9,922

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Tenkasitaxi taxi 612.8 km
    9h 17m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    6h 37m
    ₹7,780–16,988

  6. Bus via Koyambedu CMBT

    1. Take the bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasibus bus
    12h 30m
    ₹858–3,627

  7. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    10h 16m
    ₹6,211–14,458

  8. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    8h 1m
    ₹5,225–9,373

  9. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    8h 48m
    ₹6,250–9,938

  10. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    12h 31m
    ₹5,670–14,408

Chennai to Tenkasi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tenkasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 23m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Tenkasi hourly, and the journey takes 11h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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