There are 4 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Thenmala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Tirunelvelitrain 12634 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalaitrain 16791
5h 44m₹279–2,268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kanyakumari to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenmalabus
6h 50m₹263–424Drive 147.4 km
- Drive from Kanyakumari to Thenmalacar 147.4 km
2h 16m₹1,434–2,071Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Thenmalataxi 147.4 km
2h 16m₹3,400–4,100
Kanyakumari to Thenmala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹430 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kanyakumari to Thenmala is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanyakumari to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Thenmala via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanyakumari to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Tenmalai via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Thenmala is 198 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Thenmala without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Kanyakumari to Thenmala, including transfers.
Kanyakumari to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kanyakumari station.
Kanyakumari to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanyakumari station.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Thenmala is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹260 - ₹430 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a train from Kanyakumari to Tenmalai via Tirunelveli in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanyakumari to Thenmala via Kollam in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kanyakumari to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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Booking & Getting There
Kanyakumari to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kanyakumari to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Thenmala is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kanyakumari to Thenmala.
There are 49+ hotels available in Thenmala.