There are 6 ways to get from Cuddalore to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tenkasi Jntrain 20683
10h 26m₹320–2,500Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Kanima Nagar to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus
11h 16mDrive 468.5 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Tenkasicar 468.5 km
7h 13m₹5,269–7,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Tenkasitaxi 468.5 km
7h 13m₹10,000–13,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
9h 55m₹8,412–21,190Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
14h 30m₹446–1,061
Cuddalore to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹1,100 and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Kanima Nagar and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Tenkasi is 581 km. The road distance is 468.5 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
The train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tenkasi Jn takes 10h 26m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Cuddalore to Tenkasi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kanima Nagar station.
Cuddalore to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Tenkasi is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanima Nagar to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 16m.
- 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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanima Nagar to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Tenkasi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Cuddalore to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Tenkasi is 469 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Cuddalore to Tenkasi.
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