There are 4 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
9h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
11h 42m₹670–5,471Drive 358.2 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Tenkasicar 358.2 km
5h 38m₹4,038–5,833Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Tenkasitaxi 358.2 km
5h 38m₹8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹5,500 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Mettupalayam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Coimbatore Jn, Podanur Jn, Dindigul Jn and Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Tenkasi is 373 km. The road distance is 358.2 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Tenkasi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Mettupalayam to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Mettupalayam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Irish Travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Podanur Jn station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹5,500 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Tenkasi, India?
Irish Travels operates a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metupalaiyam to Tenkasi Jn via Coimbatore Jn, Podanur Jn, Dindigul Jn, and Virudunagar Jn in around 11h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
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- Website
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More Questions & Answers
Mettupalayam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Irish Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Tenkasi is 358 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Mettupalayam to Tenkasi.
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