There are 4 ways to get from Coimbatore to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
8h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 1m₹558–4,538Drive 335.4 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Tenkasicar 335.4 km
5h 22m₹3,762–5,434Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Tenkasitaxi 335.4 km
5h 22m₹7,500–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbatore to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Podanur Jn, Dindigul Jn and Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Tenkasi is 340 km. The road distance is 335.4 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Tenkasi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs .
The bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu takes 8h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Coimbatore to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Irish Travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Podanur Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Tenkasi, India?
Irish Travels operates a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coimbatore Jn to Tenkasi Jn via Podanur Jn, Dindigul Jn, and Virudunagar Jn in around 10h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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More Questions & Answers
Coimbatore to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Irish Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Tenkasi is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Coimbatore to Tenkasi.
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