There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
5h 3m₹270–2,098Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
5h 20m₹177–330Drive 108.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Tenkasicar 108.7 km
1h 41m₹1,223–1,766Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Tenkasitaxi 108.7 km
1h 41m₹2,600–3,100
Kerala to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹170 - ₹330 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Kerala and Tenkasi is 165 km. The road distance is 108.7 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kerala to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Kerala to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kerala to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Tenkasi is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹170 - ₹330 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Thenkasi via Kottarakara and Kottakkara in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,100
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kerala to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Tenkasi is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Kerala to Tenkasi.
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