There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Kollam to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹200 and takes 3h 30m.
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 and arriving at Thenkasi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
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 28m.
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 28m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
The train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kollam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam 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 28m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹120 - ₹200 and takes 3h 30m.
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 28m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Thenkasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thenkasi 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 57+ hotels available in Tenkasi.