There are 5 ways to get from Ernākulam to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
6h 7m₹299–2,312Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328 / ...
7h 56m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
6h 12m₹671–2,162Drive 203.9 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Tenkasicar 203.9 km
3h 15m₹2,297–3,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Tenkasitaxi 203.9 km
3h 15m₹4,700–6,000
Ernākulam to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Tenkasi is 243 km. The road distance is 203.9 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Tenkasi without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Ernākulam to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Tenkasi is to train via Kollam which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Thenkasi via Kottakkara in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Town to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kottakkara station.
Ernākulam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Tenkasi is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ernākulam to Tenkasi.
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