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There are 7 ways to get from Tenkasi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 20684
    9h 25m
    ₹300–2,400

  2. Bus via Thanjavur

    1. Take the bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavurbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Chidambarambus bus
    11h 52m

  3. Drive  429 km

    1. Drive from Tenkasi to Chidambaramcar car 429 km
    6h 38m
    ₹4,161–6,011

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 429 km
    6h 38m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Taxi to Trivandrum, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    7h 43m
    ₹8,940–17,493

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tenkasi to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    13h 47m

  7. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    9h 21m
    ₹8,824–18,551

Tenkasi to Chidambaram by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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 to Chidambaram via Thanjavur and Thanjavur in around 11h 52m.

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