There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16361 / ...
7h 6m₹515–1,972Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
7h 11m₹604–821Drive 201.8 km
- Drive from Kochi to Tenkasicar 201.8 km
3h 8m₹2,259–3,263Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Tenkasitaxi 201.8 km
3h 8m₹4,600–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹850 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thenkasi via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Kochi and Tenkasi is 264 km. The road distance is 201.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Kochi to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Kochi to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Tenkasi is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹850 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Kochi, 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 Kochi to Thenkasi via Ernakulam and Kollam in around 7h 11m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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
Kochi to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Tenkasi is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kochi to Tenkasi.
There are 58+ hotels available in Tenkasi.