There are 6 ways to get from Tenkasi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 20684
9h 25m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_2+1 Air Suspension A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Chidambarambus
11h 17mDrive 429 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Chidambaramcar 429 km
6h 38m₹4,795–6,926Taxi
- 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₹8,939–18,493Train 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 21m₹8,324–19,551
Tenkasi to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi and arriving at Chidambaram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
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 Singh Bus Service, depart from Tenkasi 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 11h 17m.
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 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- 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 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tenkasi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Singh Bus Service, arrive at Thanjavur 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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