There are 10 ways to get from Tenkasi to Kātpādi by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
6h 9m₹8,839–17,388Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Erode Jntrain 16846
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12676 / ...
13h 42m₹466–3,610Train via Madurai
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
10h 55m₹528–4,179Bus
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Madurai - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
12h 20m₹694–1,670Drive 555.7 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Kātpādicar 555.7 km
8h 32m₹6,219–8,983Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Kātpāditaxi 555.7 km
8h 32m₹13,000–17,000Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
6h 46m₹8,828–13,556Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 53m₹8,224–18,446Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRV - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
8h 44m₹7,914–16,953Train, bus
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Katpadibus
12h 27m₹1,152–4,260
Tenkasi to Kātpādi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Kātpādi is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Kātpādi is to taxi and fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenkasi to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Katpadi Jn via Madurai Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Kātpādi is 872 km. The road distance is 555.7 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kātpādi without a car is to train via Madurai which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Tenkasi to Kātpādi, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenkasi station.
Tenkasi to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kātpādi is to train via Madurai which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Tenkasi Jn to Katpadi Jn via Madurai Jn and Salem Jn in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thenkasi to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Madurai Mattuthavani and Madurai in around 12h 20m.
- 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 Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Erode Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Viruthunagar to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹450–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai to Katpadi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Katpadi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Katpadi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Madurai to Katpadi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,100
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–17,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tenkasi to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Tenkasi to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Kātpādi is 556 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Tenkasi to Kātpādi.
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