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How to get fromKanchipuram to Tenkasiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jntrain train 16101 / ...
    10h 57m
    ₹449–3,418

  2. Train via Virudhunagar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanchipuram to Virudunagar Jntrain train 16351 / ...
    2. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train 16327 / ...
    11h 31m
    ₹448–3,444

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Tenkasibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    14h 5m
    ₹937–4,709

  4. Drive  559.2 km

    1. Drive from Kanchipuram to Tenkasicar car 559.2 km
    8h 35m
    ₹6,260–9,041

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Tenkasitaxi taxi 559.2 km
    8h 35m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    7h 49m
    ₹7,989–18,818

  7. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Kancheepuram to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus bus
    14h 15m
    ₹513–1,114

  8. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Tenkasitaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    ₹10,139–17,368

  9. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    9h 13m
    ₹5,434–11,203

  10. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    11h 43m
    ₹6,420–16,288

  11. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    10h
    ₹5,959–11,768

  12. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    13h 42m
    ₹5,879–16,238

Kanchipuram to Tenkasi by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Tenkasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanchipuram to Tenkasi via Chennai in around 14h 5m.

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