There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
7h 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi Jntrain 16847
7h 42m₹250–2,000Drive 363 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Tenkasicar 363 km
5h 41m₹4,095–5,914Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Tenkasitaxi 363 km
5h 41m₹8,000–10,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
8h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Tenkasi is 364 km. The road distance is 363 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Tenkasi is 363 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Kumbakonam to Tenkasi.
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