There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Thenmala Dam 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 37m₹245–405Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16361
6h 2m₹180–1,500Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thenmala Damcar 171.8 km
2h 33m₹1,933–2,791Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thenmala Damtaxi 171.8 km
2h 33m₹3,500–4,300
Kochi to Thenmala Dam by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Thenmala Dam is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹410 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Thenmala Dam is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Thenmala Dam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thenmala via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
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 Dam is 208 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thenmala Dam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹240 - ₹410.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Kochi to Thenmala Dam, including transfers.
Kochi to Thenmala Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Thenmala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Thenmala Dam is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹240 - ₹410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thenmala Dam, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Thenmala Dam via Kollam and Thenmala in around 5h 37m. 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 33m
- 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 Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Thenmala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Thenmala Dam is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kochi to Thenmala Dam.
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