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How to get fromThenmala to Chennaiby bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Thenmala to Chennai by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Trivandrum, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thenmala to Peroorkadabus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    4h 41m
    ₹6,515–13,689

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tenmalai to Tambaramtrain train 16102
    13h 12m
    ₹464–3,566

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thenmala to Rajapalayambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    14h 30m

  4. Drive  640.8 km

    1. Drive from Thenmala to Chennaicar car 640.8 km
    10h
    ₹7,183–10,375

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thenmala to Chennaitaxi taxi 640.8 km
    10h
    ₹14,000–17,000

  6. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Thenmala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    4h 48m
    ₹9,095–14,345

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Thenmala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    4h 52m
    ₹8,618–12,282

  8. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tenmalai to Tuti Melurtrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    8h 3m
    ₹7,797–17,071

  9. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Madurai - Chennai
    14h 45m
    ₹739–1,717

Thenmala to Chennai by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹464Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Thenmala, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tenmalai to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thenmala to Chennai via Rajapalayam in around 14h 30m.

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