There are 6 ways to get from Ernākulam to Thenmala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16102 / ...
5h 8m₹289–2,212Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Tenmalaitrain 16328 / ...
6h 1m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenmalabus
6h 2m₹248–637Drive 174.2 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Thenmalacar 174.2 km
2h 38m₹1,693–2,446Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Thenmalataxi 174.2 km
2h 38m₹3,600–4,300Fly, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus
4h 6m₹7,878–17,707
Ernākulam to Thenmala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹650 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Thenmala is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thenmala via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Tenmalai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Thenmala is 207 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Thenmala without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ernākulam to Thenmala, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Thenmala is to train via Kollam which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹650 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalai via Kollam Jn in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Thenmala via Kollam in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Town to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹290–480
Bus from Kollam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Peroorkada to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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
Ernākulam to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Ernākulam to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Thenmala is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Ernākulam to Thenmala.
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