There are 4 ways to get from Vadalur to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661 / ...
9h 19m₹387–2,998Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
10h 24mDrive 433.2 km
- Drive from Vadalur to Tenkasicar 433.2 km
6h 38m₹4,903–7,082Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vadalur to Tenkasitaxi 433.2 km
6h 38m₹9,500–12,000
Vadalur to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vadalur to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Vadalur to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vadalur to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Vadalur to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Vadalur and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Vadalur and Tenkasi is 472 km. The road distance is 433.2 km.
The best way to get from Vadalur to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Vadalur to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Vadalur to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Vadalur to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Vadalur to Tenkasi is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Vadalur, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tenkasi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vadalur to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Vadalur to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vadalur to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vadalur to Tenkasi is 433 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Vadalur to Tenkasi.
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