There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 06504 / ...
2h 43m₹160–1,300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
3h 30m₹130–700Drive 161.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Tenkasicar 161.2 km
2h 35m₹1,813–2,619Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Tenkasitaxi 161.2 km
2h 35m₹3,700–4,500
Madurai to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹700 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Madurai and Tenkasi is 166 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn takes 2h 43m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Madurai to Tenkasi bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Tenkasi is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹130 - ₹700 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, MRM Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 3h 30m. SETC also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Tenkasi bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Tenkasi is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Madurai to Tenkasi.
There are 55+ hotels available in Tenkasi.