There are 7 ways to get from Tambaram to Thenmala by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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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₹6,584–11,484Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Tenmalaitrain 16101
11h 8m₹350–2,700Bus 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₹876–2,348Drive 619.5 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Thenmalacar 619.5 km
9h 19m₹6,951–10,040Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Thenmalataxi 619.5 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 Tuti Melur to Tenmalaitrain
7h 58m₹7,869–17,894Bus
- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Punalurbus
15h 13m₹932–2,823
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 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Thenmala is to fly and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur and arriving at Thenmala via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
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 8m.
The distance between Tambaram and Thenmala is 694 km. The road distance is 619.5 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Thenmala without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Tambaram to Thenmala, including transfers.
Tambaram to Thenmala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur 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 train which takes 11h 8m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,400 and takes 14h 30m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Thenmala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to Thenmala via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Tuti Melur to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Peroorkada to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Urappakkam to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- 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 FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand 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.