There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Thenmala Dam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Kollam to Thenmala Dam by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Thenmala Dam is to bus which costs ₹75 - ₹160 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Thenmala Dam is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kollam and arriving at Thenmala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Tenmalai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Kollam and Thenmala Dam is 66 km. The road distance is 67.1 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Thenmala Dam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹75 - ₹160.
The bus from Kollam to Thenmala takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kollam to Thenmala Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Thenmala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Thenmala Dam is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹75 - ₹160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹130 - ₹1,000 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Thenmala Dam, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Thenmala once daily. Tickets cost ₹75–160 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹130–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
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 Thenmala Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thenmala station.
Kollam to Thenmala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Thenmala Dam is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Kollam to Thenmala Dam.
There are 49+ hotels available in Thenmala Dam.