There are 4 ways to get from Tenkasi to Pudukkottai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Pudukkottaitrain 20682
4h 51m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Mellurbus
7h 6m₹1,234–1,650Drive 264.3 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Pudukkottaicar 264.3 km
4h 10m₹2,959–4,274Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Pudukkottaitaxi 264.3 km
4h 10m₹6,000–7,500
Tenkasi to Pudukkottai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Pudukkottai is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Pudukkottai is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Pudukkottai. However, there are services departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Mellur via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Pudukkottai. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Pudukkottai is 287 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Pudukkottai without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Tenkasi Jn to Pudukkottai takes 4h 51m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Tenkasi to Pudukkottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenkasi station.
Tenkasi to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Pudukkottai is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Pudukkottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Pudukkottai 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thenkasi to Pudukkottai via Madurai Mattuthavani and Mellur in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Mellur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–900
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Tenkasi to Pudukkottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Tenkasi to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pudukkottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Pudukkottai is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Tenkasi to Pudukkottai.
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