There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Thenmala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 16606 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16102 / ...
3h 38m₹260–1,998Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenmalabus
3h 40m₹132–280Drive 72.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmalacar 72.3 km
1h 5m₹809–1,169Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmalataxi 72.3 km
1h 5m₹1,400–1,700
Kerala to Thenmala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹280 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Thenmala is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Thenmala via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tenmalai via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Kerala and Thenmala is 129 km. The road distance is 72.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Thenmala without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kerala to Thenmala, including transfers.
Kerala to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kerala to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Thenmala is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹130 - ₹280 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenmalai via Kollam Jn in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Thenmala via Kottarakara and Kottakkara in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,700
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 Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kerala to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Thenmala is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Kerala to Thenmala.
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