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There are 10 ways to get from Salem to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train 16101 / ...
    7h 5m
    ₹835–3,357

  2. Train via Madurai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jntrain train 17235 / ...
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train 16101 / ...
    9h 20m
    ₹448–3,633

  3. Drive  359.3 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Tenkasicar car 359.3 km
    5h 45m
    ₹3,515–5,077

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Tenkasitaxi taxi 359.3 km
    5h 45m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane SXV - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    10h 49m
    ₹9,052–28,555

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus bus Salem - Madurai
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus bus
    9h
    ₹636–1,635

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain train 22639 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train 16845
    10h 27m
    ₹489–3,939

  8. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Tenkasibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    11h 49m

  9. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane SXV - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    9h 33m
    ₹7,238–25,212

  10. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane SXV - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    10h 48m
    ₹6,946–22,247

Salem to Tenkasi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Salem, India and Tenkasi, India?

You can take a train from Salem Market to Tenkasi Jn via Salem Jn and Madurai Jn in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Thenkasi via Madurai and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 9h.

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