There are 6 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
7h 57m₹395–2,520Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328 / ...
10h 17m₹260–1,660Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
8h 12m₹730–2,260Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Tenkasi213.5 km
3h 30mDrive 213.5 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasicar 213.5 km
3h 30m₹2,411–3,482Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasitaxi 213.5 km
3h 30m₹4,900–6,000
Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹1,700 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Thenkasi via Aluva and Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Ernakulam Jn and Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Tenkasi is 272 km. The road distance is 213.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi is to train via Kollam which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Tenkasi Jn via Aluva station, Aluva, Ernakulam South, Ernakulam Jn, and Kollam Jn in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Thenkasi via Aluva station, Aluva, and Kollam in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Aluva to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kochi-COK to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Tenkasi.
There are 53+ hotels available in Tenkasi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Tenkasi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











