There are 6 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
7h 35m₹266–656Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328 / ...
9h 6m₹251–1,554Drive 192.2 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Tenkasicar 192.2 km
3h 6m₹1,870–2,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Tenkasitaxi 192.2 km
3h 6m₹4,400–5,500Bus, train via Kollam
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
9h 6m₹361–2,354Train
- Take the train from Aluva to Kollam Jntrain 16603 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
9h 15m₹341–2,513
Kothamangalam to Tenkasi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹700 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Kothamangalam and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Tenkasi is 223 km. The road distance is 192.2 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹260 - ₹700.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Kothamangalam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kothamangalam station.
Kothamangalam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹260 - ₹700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Thenkasi via Kottarakara and Kottakkara in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi Jn via Aluva, Aluva, and Kollam Jn in around 9h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kottayam to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
Train from Aluva to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Kothamangalam to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–490
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹300–490
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kothamangalam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kothamangalam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Tenkasi is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Kothamangalam to Tenkasi.
There are 49+ hotels available in Tenkasi.