There are 11 ways to get from Vandalūr to Tenkasi by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
6h 27m₹7,861–17,809Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jntrain 16101 / ...
10h 48m₹446–3,393Bus
- Take the bus from Kilambakkam to Tenkasibus
11h 38m₹859–3,627Drive 580 km
- Drive from Vandalūr to Tenkasicar 580 km
8h 42m₹6,478–9,357Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vandalūr to Tenkasitaxi 580 km
8h 42m₹13,000–16,000Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Tenkasitaxi
6h 8m₹10,011–16,359Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 16m₹6,292–15,279Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
7h 51m₹5,306–10,194Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jntrain
8h 39m₹5,831–10,759Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
12h 21m₹5,751–15,229Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
13h₹833–2,288
Vandalūr to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vandalūr to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Vandalūr to Tenkasi is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vandalūr to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Vandalur Gate and arriving at Tenkasi via Kilambakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Vandalūr to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Vandalur and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Vandalūr and Tenkasi is 690 km. The road distance is 580 km.
The best way to get from Vandalūr to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Vandalūr to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Vandalūr to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kilambakkam station.
Vandalūr to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Vandalūr to Tenkasi is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Vandalūr, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 8m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kilambakkam to Tenkasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–3,600 and the journey takes 10h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chengalpattu to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Podanur Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kilambakkam to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,200–3,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–16,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vandalūr to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Vandalūr to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vandalūr to Tenkasi is 580 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Vandalūr to Tenkasi.
There are 58+ hotels available in Tenkasi.














