There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhunagar
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 16368 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 06504 / ...
9h 31m₹388–3,002Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
9h 56mDrive 429.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Tenkasicar 429.2 km
6h 37m₹4,827–6,972Taxi
- 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 Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 25m₹8,328–20,477Train
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tenkasi Jntrain 16847 / ...
10h 39m₹390–3,024Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
13h₹411–1,033
Chidambaram to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Tenkasi is to bus via Madurai 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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Tenkasi is 478 km. The road distance is 429.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Tenkasi without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 9h 31m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Chidambaram to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 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 via Virudhunagar which takes 9h 31m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jn via Virudunagar Jn in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 56m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Mayiladuturai J to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Tenkasi is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Chidambaram to Tenkasi.
There are 55+ hotels available in Tenkasi.