There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Thenmala Dam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenmalabus
5h 42m₹559–781Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16361 / ...
6h 12m₹495–1,872Train via Kollam
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16102 / ...
5h 51m₹595–2,672Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thenmala Damcar 171.8 km
2h 33m₹1,913–2,764Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thenmala Damtaxi 171.8 km
2h 33m₹3,500–4,300Fly, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus
4h 23m₹7,542–19,900
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Thenmala Dam is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹800 and takes 5h 42m.
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 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Thenmala Dam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tenmalai via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Kochi and Thenmala Dam is 216 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 42m and costs ₹550 - ₹800.
It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 42m and costs ₹550 - ₹800. Alternatively, you can train via Kollam, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Thenmala Dam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Thenmala Dam via Ernakulam, Kollam, and Thenmala in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Thenmala Dam via Ernakulam Jn, Kollam Jn, and Tenmalai in around 5h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- 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
Bus from Peroorkada to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Kollam Jn 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.
There are 50+ hotels available in Thenmala Dam.