There are 4 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16362 / ...
4h 28m₹190–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
6h 49m₹1,187–2,905Drive 240.7 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasicar 240.7 km
3h 47m₹2,333–3,370Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasitaxi 240.7 km
3h 47m₹5,500–6,500
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Thenkasi via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
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 28m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Tenkasi is 250 km. The road distance is 240.7 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,600.
The train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tenkasi Jn takes 4h 28m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, 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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Thenkasi via Kovilpatti and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Tenkasi.
There are 49+ hotels available in Tenkasi.