There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thanjavur
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain 16187
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tenkasi Jntrain 16847
9h 25m₹382–2,986Bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
10h 59mDrive 415.3 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Tenkasicar 415.3 km
6h 28m₹4,739–6,845Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Tenkasitaxi 415.3 km
6h 28m₹9,000–12,000Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 20683 / ...
10h 8m₹392–3,037Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
11h 51m
Karaikal to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Karaikal and Tenkasi is 467 km. The road distance is 415.3 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi without a car is to train via Thanjavur which takes 9h 25m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Karaikal to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi is to train via Thanjavur which takes 9h 25m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Tenkasi Jn via Thanjavur in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Karaikal to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Tenkasi is 415 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Karaikal to Tenkasi.
There are 57+ hotels available in Tenkasi.