There are 5 ways to get from Kakkanad to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Ernakulam Jn
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16361 / ...
7h 9m₹573–2,041Train
cheapest- Take the train from Idappalli to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328
8h 9m₹515–1,972Bus
- Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
7h 23m₹969–2,554Drive 200.9 km
- Drive from Kakkanad to Tenkasicar 200.9 km
3h 8m₹2,281–3,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kakkanad to Tenkasitaxi 200.9 km
3h 8m₹4,600–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kakkanad to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kakkanad to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kakkanad to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Edapally and arriving at Thenkasi via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kakkanad to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Kakkanad and Tenkasi is 267 km. The road distance is 200.9 km.
The best way to get from Kakkanad to Tenkasi without a car is to train via Ernakulam Jn which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Kakkanad to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Kakkanad to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Edapally station.
Kakkanad to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kakkanad to Tenkasi is to train via Ernakulam Jn which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Kakkanad, 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 vehicle from Kakkanad to Thenkasi via Edapally and Kollam in around 7h 23m.
- 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
Train from Idappalli to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Edapally to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- 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
Kakkanad to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Kakkanad to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kakkanad to Tenkasi is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kakkanad to Tenkasi.
There are 57+ hotels available in Tenkasi.









