There are 4 ways to get from Kāraikudi to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 20681 / ...
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 53mDrive 242.1 km
- Drive from Kāraikudi to Tenkasicar 242.1 km
3h 49m₹2,733–3,947Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikudi to Tenkasitaxi 242.1 km
3h 49m₹5,500–7,000
Kāraikudi to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikudi to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikudi to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikudi 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 53m.
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 Kāraikudi and Tenkasi is 250 km. The road distance is 242.1 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi 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.
Kāraikudi to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikudi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Tenkasi is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Kāraikudi, 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 Kāraikudi to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 53m.
- 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 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikudi to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikudi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikudi to Tenkasi is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Kāraikudi to Tenkasi.
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