There are 5 ways to get from Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tenkasi Jntrain 16847 / ...
7h 38m₹270–2,100Bus via Kumbakonam
- 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
9h 51mDrive 396.8 km
- Drive from Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasicar 396.8 km
6h 8m₹4,530–6,543Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasitaxi 396.8 km
6h 8m₹8,500–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
12h₹378–1,007
Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹1,100 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mayiladuturai J and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Mayiladuthurai and Tenkasi is 441 km. The road distance is 396.8 km.
The best way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
The train from Mayiladuturai J to Tenkasi Jn takes 7h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.
Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumbakonam, which costs and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Mayiladuthurai, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Tenkasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi is 397 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Mayiladuthurai to Tenkasi.
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