There are 5 ways to get from Idukki to Tenkasi by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Idukki to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
7h 8m₹1,926–4,321Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kallar to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
9h 10m₹329–755Drive 220.4 km
- Drive from Idukki to Tenkasicar 220.4 km
3h 31m₹2,482–3,585Taxi
- Take the taxi from Idukki to Tenkasitaxi 220.4 km
3h 31m₹5,000–6,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kallar to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328 / ...
11h 24m₹345–1,812
Idukki to Tenkasi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idukki to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹800 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Idukki to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Idukki to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Kallar and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Idukki and Tenkasi is 327 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.
The best way to get from Idukki to Tenkasi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Idukki to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Idukki to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kallar station.
Idukki to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Idukki to Tenkasi is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Idukki to Tenkasi.
There are 54+ hotels available in Tenkasi.
What companies run services between Idukki, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a bus from Kallar to Thenkasi via Kottarakara and Kottakkara in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai 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)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chengannur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kallar to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–600
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹360–600
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kallar to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹320–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–6,000
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