There are 4 ways to get from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain 20682
4h₹507–1,878Bus
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
6h 22m₹1,014–2,710Drive 228.2 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatticar 228.2 km
3h 38m₹2,555–3,691Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Pillayarpattitaxi 228.2 km
3h 38m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Devakottai Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Tenkasi and Pillayarpatti is 261 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenkasi station.
Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti is to train which takes 4h and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Pillayarpatti, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Devakottai Road 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thenkasi to Pillayarpatti via Madurai and Kovilpatti in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Devakottai Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Tenkasi to Pillayarpatti.
There are 41+ hotels available in Pillayarpatti.