There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Tenkasi by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16845
3h 29m₹258–2,008Drive 113.1 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Tenkasicar 113.1 km
1h 42m₹1,273–1,838Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Tenkasitaxi 113.1 km
1h 42m₹2,700–3,200Train via Tirunelveli
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 06667
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tenkasi Jntrain 16791 / ...
3h 57m₹258–2,084
Thoothukudi to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tenkasi is to train via Tirunelveli which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Tenkasi is 132 km. The road distance is 113.1 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Thoothukudi to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
Thoothukudi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Tenkasi is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Thoothukudi to Tenkasi.
There are 55+ hotels available in Tenkasi.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,200
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