There are 4 ways to get from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Devakottai Road to Tenkasi Jntrain 20681
4h 36m₹510–1,878Bus
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
6h 37m₹1,018–2,705Drive 228.3 km
- Drive from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasicar 228.3 km
3h 36m₹2,562–3,700Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasitaxi 228.3 km
3h 36m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Thenkasi via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Devakottai Road and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Pillayarpatti and Tenkasi is 261 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Devakottai Road station.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Pillayarpatti, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Devakottai Road to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pillayarpatti to Thenkasi via Kovilpatti and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Devakottai Road to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Pillayarpatti to Tenkasi.
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