There are 6 ways to get from Villupuram to Tenkasi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661 / ...
7h 38m₹290–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
10h 10m₹669–1,669Drive 449.2 km
- Drive from Villupuram to Tenkasicar 449.2 km
6h 51m₹5,034–7,271Taxi
- Take the taxi from Villupuram to Tenkasitaxi 449.2 km
6h 51m₹10,000–12,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
8h 55m₹8,006–18,991Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Thenkasibus
10h 15m
Villupuram to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villupuram to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,200 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Villupuram to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Villupuram to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass and arriving at Thenkasi via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Villupuram Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Villupuram and Tenkasi is 499 km. The road distance is 449.2 km.
The best way to get from Villupuram to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200.
The train from Villupuram Jn to Tenkasi Jn takes 7h 38m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Villupuram to Tenkasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass station.
Villupuram to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Villupuram to Tenkasi is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Villupuram, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to Thenkasi via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 10h 10m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- 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
Bus from Rajapalayam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Villupuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Villupuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Villupuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Villupuram to Tenkasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Villupuram to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villupuram to Tenkasi is 449 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Villupuram to Tenkasi.
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