There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Tenkasibus
11h 10m₹440–1,200Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661 / ...
11h 53m₹452–3,438Drive 547.2 km
- Drive from Vellore to Tenkasicar 547.2 km
8h 27m₹6,141–8,871Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Tenkasitaxi 547.2 km
8h 27m₹13,000–16,000Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
9h₹8,483–19,605Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
11h 26mTrain via Madurai
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 06504 / ...
14h 48m₹470–3,634Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 30m₹6,138–11,240
Vellore to Tenkasi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 8h 27m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore and arriving at Tenkasi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Vellore and Tenkasi is 549 km. The road distance is 547.2 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Tenkasi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,200.
The bus from Vellore to Tenkasi takes 11h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Vellore to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Tenkasi, India?
SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Tenkasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,200 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Tenkasi Jn via Villupuram Jn in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Vellore Cant to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹700–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Vellore to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Tenkasi is 547 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Vellore to Tenkasi.
There are 55+ hotels available in Tenkasi.