There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jntrain 20683
10h 3m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
13h₹411–1,033Drive 429.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Tenkasicar 429.2 km
6h 37m₹4,811–6,949Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Tenkasitaxi 429.2 km
6h 37m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 13m₹8,038–19,227
Chidambaram to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹1,100 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Thenkasi via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Tenkasi is 538 km. The road distance is 429.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
The train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jn takes 10h 3m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Chidambaram to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Tenkasi is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹410 - ₹1,100 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Thenkasi via Mattuthavani and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 13h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Chidambaram to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Tenkasi is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Chidambaram to Tenkasi.
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