There are 4 ways to get from Tenkasi to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16848 / ...
2h 50m₹160–1,300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
4h 20m₹130–700Drive 160.2 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Maduraicar 160.2 km
2h 35m₹1,793–2,590Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Maduraitaxi 160.2 km
2h 35m₹3,700–4,500
Tenkasi to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹700 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Madurai is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Madurai Mattuthavani. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Madurai is 166 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Tenkasi Jn to Madurai Jn takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Tenkasi to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenkasi station.
Tenkasi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Madurai is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹130 - ₹700 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Madurai Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavani once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–270 and the journey takes 4h 20m. SETC also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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Booking & Getting There
Tenkasi to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Tenkasi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Madurai is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Tenkasi to Madurai.
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