There are 6 ways to get from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Idaikalbus
5h 18m₹1,183–2,707Train
cheapest- Take the train from Melmaruvattur to Tenkasi Jntrain 20681
10h 1m₹320–2,500Drive 518.1 km
- Drive from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasicar 518.1 km
7h 48m₹5,844–8,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasitaxi 518.1 km
7h 48m₹11,000–14,000Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Melmaruvattur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
7h 29m₹8,271–20,055Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Melmaruvattur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
8h 59m₹5,926–11,690
Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Melmaruvathur and arriving at Idaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melmaruvattur and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Melmaruvathur Bus Stop and Tenkasi is 516 km. The road distance is 518.1 km.
The best way to get from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Melmaruvathur station.
Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melmaruvattur station.
The best way to get from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Melmaruvathur Bus Stop, India and Tenkasi, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Melmaruvathur to Idaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Melmaruvattur to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 58m.
- 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
- 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 Melmaruvattur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Melmaruvattur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Melmaruvattur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹950–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Idaikal station.
Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi is 518 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Melmaruvathur Bus Stop to Tenkasi.
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