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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Thenmala by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus bus
    5h 19m
    ₹6,505–11,678

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Tenmalaitrain train 16101
    12h 47m
    ₹466–3,594

  3. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmalabus bus
    14h 51m

  4. Drive 646.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Thenmalacar car 646.9 km
    9h 50m
    ₹7,329–10,586

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Thenmalataxi taxi 646.9 km
    9h 50m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  6. 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 Tenmalaitrain train
    8h 23m
    ₹8,290–18,088

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasibus bus
    14h 55m
    ₹903–3,747

Chennai to Thenmala by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thenmala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam in around 14h 51m.

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