There are 9 ways to get from Panruti to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661 / ...
9h 28m₹404–3,077Bus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Maduraibus Villupuram - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
12h 46m₹774–2,547Drive 444.3 km
- Drive from Panruti to Tenkasicar 444.3 km
6h 48m₹4,965–7,172Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panruti to Tenkasitaxi 444.3 km
6h 48m₹10,000–12,000Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Panruti to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
9h 33m₹8,013–19,046Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Panruti to Virudunagar Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16327 / ...
10h 21m₹412–3,183Train, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Panruti to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Tenkasitaxi
9h 8m₹10,163–17,596Train, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Panruti to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jntrain
13h 12m₹6,444–16,516Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Panruti to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 57m₹5,458–11,431
Panruti to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Panruti to Tenkasi is to train via Virudhunagar which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Panruti to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Panruti to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Villupuram and arriving at Thenkasi via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Panruti to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Panruti and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Panruti and Tenkasi is 519 km. The road distance is 444.3 km.
The best way to get from Panruti to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Panruti to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Panruti to Tenkasi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Villupuram station.
Panruti to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Panruti to Tenkasi is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Panruti, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Panruti to Thenkasi via Villupuram Jn, Villupuram, Madurai, and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 12h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Panruti to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Panruti to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Panruti to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Panruti to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Panruti to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Villupuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–12,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Panruti to Tenkasi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Panruti to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panruti to Tenkasi is 444 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Panruti to Tenkasi.
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