There are 7 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 38m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
14h 30m₹446–1,061Drive 468.5 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Tenkasicar 468.5 km
7h 13m₹5,246–7,578Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Tenkasitaxi 468.5 km
7h 13m₹10,000–13,000Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jntrain
14h 50m₹12,673–31,002Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
9h 40m₹8,022–19,109Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Tenkasitaxi
9h 20m₹10,172–17,659
Cuddalore to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Cuddalore and arriving at Thenkasi via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
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 38m.
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 38m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
The train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tenkasi Jn takes 10h 38m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Cuddalore to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Cuddalore 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 38m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹1,100 and takes 14h 30m.
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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuddalore to Thenkasi via Mattuthavani and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Cuddalore to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani 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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