There are 6 ways to get from Tirupati to Tenkasi by plane, taxi, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Tirupati, taxi • 5h 55m
Cheapest option
Train • 15h 16m
4 alternative options
Train to Madras, fly, taxi • 8h 9m
Bus • 14h 21m
Train, night train • 17h 50m
Drive • 9h 44m
Tirupati to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Tenkasi is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹27,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Tenkasi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
The distance between Tirupati and Tenkasi is 768 km. The road distance is 669.1 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Tenkasi without a car is to bus which takes 14h 21m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Tirupati to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Tirupati to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 14h 21m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹2,400 and takes 15h 16m.
- Distance: 767.7 km
- Duration: 5h 55m
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Tenkasi, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Tenkasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹750 - ₹1,600 and the journey takes 14h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tirupati to Tenkasi via Virudunagar Jn in around 15h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹25,000
Flights from Tirupati to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹25,000
Flights from Madras to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600 - ₹14,000
Flights from Madras to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600 - ₹14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Tirupati to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹31,000
Flights from Madras to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹11,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Tirupati to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130 - ₹750
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130 - ₹180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600 - ₹750
Train from Tirupati to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330 - ₹1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330 - ₹420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300 - ₹1,600
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120 - ₹750
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120 - ₹160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550 - ₹750
Train from Tirupati to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300 - ₹1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300 - ₹390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850 - ₹1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200 - ₹1,500
Night train from Dindigul Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160 - ₹900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160 - ₹210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700 - ₹900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750 - ₹1,600
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600 - ₹3,200
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 75 59 9 9 90 09
- Website
- taxitel.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirupati to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Tirupati to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Tenkasi is 669 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Tirupati to Tenkasi.
There are 28+ hotels available in Tenkasi. Prices start at ₹2,500 per night.