There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
3h 15m₹140–1,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kollam, Kerala to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Kollam, Kerala - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
3h 40m₹120–200Drive 103.5 km
- Drive from Kollam to Tenkasicar 103.5 km
1h 41m₹1,164–1,682Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Tenkasitaxi 103.5 km
1h 41m₹2,500–3,000
Kollam to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹200 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kollam, Kerala and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Kollam and Tenkasi is 101 km. The road distance is 103.5 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
The train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kollam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Kollam, Kerala station.
Kollam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Tenkasi is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹120 - ₹200 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Tenkasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Kollam, Kerala to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu 5 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 40m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam, Kerala to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Kollam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Tenkasi is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Kollam to Tenkasi.
There are 55+ hotels available in Tenkasi.