There are 4 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16362 / ...
4h 43m₹190–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
6h 50mDrive 240.7 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasicar 240.7 km
3h 47m₹2,718–3,925Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasitaxi 240.7 km
3h 47m₹5,500–6,500
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Tenkasi is 250 km. The road distance is 240.7 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,600.
The train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tenkasi Jn takes 4h 43m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tenkasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- MRM Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi.
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