There are 7 ways to get from Tenkasi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 20684
9h 25m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10h 40mDrive 429 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Chidambaramcar 429 km
6h 38m₹4,856–7,014Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Chidambaramtaxi 429 km
6h 38m₹9,500–12,000Taxi to Trivandrum, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
7h 38m₹8,939–16,493Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
10h 51mTrain to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 16m₹8,824–20,551
Tenkasi to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Chidambaram is 538 km. The road distance is 429 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
The train from Tenkasi Jn to Chidambaram takes 9h 25m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Tenkasi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Tenkasi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Chidambaram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tenkasi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tenkasi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Chidambaram is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Tenkasi to Chidambaram.
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