There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tenkasi Jntrain 16362
10h 8m₹373–2,872Bus 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 56mDrive 415.3 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Tenkasicar 415.3 km
6h 28m₹4,670–6,745Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Tenkasitaxi 415.3 km
6h 28m₹9,000–12,000Bus
- 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 24m
Karaikal to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹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 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Karaikal and Tenkasi is 441 km. The road distance is 415.3 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Karaikal to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Tenkasi is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Tenkasi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Tenkasi is 415 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Karaikal to Tenkasi.
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