There are 7 ways to get from Tambaram to Thenmala by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus
4h 54m₹6,084–10,984Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Tenmalaitrain 16101
11h 24m₹350–2,700Bus
- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Punalurbus
9h 29m₹882–2,823Drive 619.6 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Thenmalacar 619.6 km
9h 19m₹6,968–10,064Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Thenmalataxi 619.6 km
9h 19m₹13,000–17,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalaitrain
6h 54m₹8,249–19,344Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus
14h 30m₹876–2,348
Tambaram to Thenmala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Thenmala is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Thenmala is to fly and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram station to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Tambaram station and arriving at Thenmala via Urappakkam and Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Tenmalai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Tambaram and Thenmala is 694 km. The road distance is 619.6 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Thenmala without a car is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Tambaram to Thenmala, including transfers.
Tambaram to Thenmala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Urappakkam station.
Tambaram to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Thenmala is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Thenmala, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Urappakkam to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,700 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Peroorkada to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Urappakkam to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Thenmala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Tambaram to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Thenmala is 620 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Tambaram to Thenmala.
There are 19+ hotels available in Thenmala.