There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Thenmala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenmalabus
5h 21m₹245–405Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16361
5h 24m₹180–1,500Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thenmalacar 172.1 km
2h 31m₹1,931–2,789Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thenmalataxi 172.1 km
2h 31m₹3,500–4,300
Kochi to Thenmala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹410 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Thenmala is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thenmala via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tenmalai. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Kochi and Thenmala is 207 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thenmala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹240 - ₹410.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Kochi to Thenmala, including transfers.
Kochi to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thenmala is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹240 - ₹410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Thenmala via Kollam in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalai twice a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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 to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Thenmala is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kochi to Thenmala.
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