There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 06504 / ...
7h 10m₹835–3,357Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jntrain 17235 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 06504 / ...
9h 34m₹448–3,633Drive 359.3 km
- Drive from Salem to Tenkasicar 359.3 km
5h 45m₹4,051–5,851Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Tenkasitaxi 359.3 km
5h 45m₹8,000–10,000Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
11h 19m₹9,828–19,761Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
7h 51mBus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
11h 50m
Salem to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Salem Jn and Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Salem and Tenkasi is 388 km. The road distance is 359.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Tenkasi without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Salem to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Salem to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Tenkasi is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 51m.
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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- 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 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Tenkasi is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Salem to Tenkasi.
There are 54+ hotels available in Tenkasi.