There are 6 ways to get from Palakkad to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Madurai
best- Take the train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jntrain 16731
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16101 / ...
8h 13m₹354–2,776Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkad to Tenkasi Jntrain 16792
10h 58m₹250–2,000Bus via Ezhukone
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
9h 33m₹423–2,152Drive 312.7 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Tenkasicar 312.7 km
4h 54m₹3,550–5,127Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Tenkasitaxi 312.7 km
4h 54m₹7,000–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
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Palakkad to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Tenkasi is to bus via Ezhukone which costs ₹420 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palakkad and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Palakkad and Tenkasi is 403 km. The road distance is 312.7 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Tenkasi without a car is to train via Madurai which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Palakkad to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Palakkad to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Tenkasi is to train via Madurai which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Ezhukone, which costs ₹420 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Palghat Town to Tenkasi Jn via Madurai Jn in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Thenkasi via Kottakkara in around 9h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Palakkad to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,000
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Palakkad to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Tenkasi is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Palakkad to Tenkasi.
There are 57+ hotels available in Tenkasi.