There are 10 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
5h 13m₹8,237–17,767Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661 / ...
11h 1m₹449–3,444Bus
- Take the bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasibus
12h 25m₹859–3,727Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Tenkasi593.6 km
8h 58mDrive 593.6 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasicar 593.6 km
8h 58m₹6,698–9,675Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasitaxi 593.6 km
8h 58m₹13,000–16,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
6h 43m₹5,934–9,799Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jntrain
7h 31m₹6,532–9,231Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
8h 4m₹6,228–11,521Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
12h 29m
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at Tenkasi via Koyambedu CMBT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Tenkasi is 661 km. The road distance is 593.6 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyambedu CMBT station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 48m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–3,600 and the journey takes 10h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,200–3,600
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi is 594 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tenkasi.
There are 54+ hotels available in Tenkasi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Tenkasi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









