There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Thenmala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16102 / ...
5h 18m₹595–2,672Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16361 / ...
5h 39m₹495–1,872Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenmalabus
5h 31m₹559–781Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thenmalacar 172.1 km
2h 31m₹1,965–2,838Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thenmalataxi 172.1 km
2h 31m₹3,500–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹800 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Thenmala is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
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 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tenmalai via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Kochi and Thenmala is 215 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thenmala without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 train via Kollam which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹800 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Tenmalai via Ernakulam Jn and Kollam Jn in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Thenmala via Ernakulam and Kollam in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 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
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Thenmala is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kochi to Thenmala.
There are 57+ hotels available in Thenmala.