There are 9 ways to get from Salem to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16101 / ...
7h 5m₹835–3,357Train via Madurai
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jntrain 17235 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16101 / ...
9h 20m₹448–3,633Drive 359.3 km
- Drive from Salem to Tenkasicar 359.3 km
5h 45m₹4,023–5,811Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Tenkasitaxi 359.3 km
5h 45m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
7h 34m₹8,833–28,187Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Thenkasibus
8h 40mBus
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus Salem - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus
9h₹636–1,635Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain 22639 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16845
10h 27m₹489–3,939Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jntrain
12h 23m₹6,710–21,767
Salem to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Thenkasi via Madurai and Rajapalayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Salem Jn and Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Salem and Tenkasi is 388 km. The road distance is 359.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Tenkasi without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Salem to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Salem to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Tenkasi is to train via Madurai which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Rajapalayam, which costs and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Salem Market to Tenkasi Jn via Salem Jn and Madurai Jn in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Thenkasi via Madurai and Rajapalayam in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Salem Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 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 Salem Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Erode Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Tenkasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Salem to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Tenkasi is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Salem to Tenkasi.
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