There are 4 ways to get from Elamkulam to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16361 / ...
6h 56m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
7h 1m₹290–446Drive 199.4 km
- Drive from Elamkulam to Tenkasicar 199.4 km
3h 10m₹1,951–2,818Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elamkulam to Tenkasitaxi 199.4 km
3h 10m₹4,600–5,500
Elamkulam to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elamkulam to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹290 - ₹450 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Elamkulam to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Elamkulam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thenkasi via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Elamkulam and Tenkasi is 257 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.
The best way to get from Elamkulam to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jn takes 6h 56m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Elamkulam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Elamkulam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Elamkulam to Tenkasi is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹290 - ₹450 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Elamkulam, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Thenkasi via Kollam in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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
Elamkulam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Elamkulam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elamkulam to Tenkasi is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Elamkulam to Tenkasi.
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