There are 6 ways to get from Tenkasi to Parangipettai 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 41m₹1,056–3,256Bus
- Take the bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_2+1 Air Suspension A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Chidambarambus
11h 32mDrive 443.5 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Parangipettaicar 443.5 km
6h 52m₹4,976–7,187Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Parangipettaitaxi 443.5 km
6h 52m₹10,000–12,000Taxi 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
8h₹9,689–19,443Train 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 43m₹9,574–20,501
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Parangipettai is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Parangipettai is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi and arriving at Chidambaram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenkasi to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Parangipettai is 555 km. The road distance is 443.5 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Parangipettai without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Tenkasi to Parangipettai, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Parangipettai bus services, operated by Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels, depart from Tenkasi station.
Tenkasi to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Parangipettai is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Parangipettai, 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 Parangipettai via Thanjavur, Thanjavur, and Chidambaram in around 11h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- 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
Bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tenkasi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Universal 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 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tenkasi to Parangipettai bus services, operated by Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Tenkasi to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Parangipettai is 443 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Tenkasi to Parangipettai.
There are 53+ hotels available in Parangipettai.