What is the cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Tenkasi?

The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kovalam to Tenkasi?

The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kovalam and Tenkasi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Kovalam and Tenkasi?

No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Kovalam to Tenkasi?

The distance between Kovalam and Tenkasi is 177 km. The road distance is 119 km.

How do I travel from Kovalam to Tenkasi without a car?

The best way to get from Kovalam to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,600.

How long does it take to get from Kovalam to Tenkasi?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Kovalam to Tenkasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Tenkasi bus from?

Kovalam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Tenkasi train from?

Kovalam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.

Train or bus from Kovalam to Tenkasi?

The best way to get from Kovalam to Tenkasi is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Kovalam to Tenkasi bus arrive?

Kovalam to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.

Where does the Kovalam to Tenkasi train arrive?

Kovalam to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.

Can I drive from Kovalam to Tenkasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Tenkasi is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Kovalam to Tenkasi.

Where can I stay near Tenkasi?

There are 55+ hotels available in Tenkasi.

Kovalam to Tenkasi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kovalam to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
2. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
5h 15m
₹633–2,529
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
2. Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
5h 32m
₹537–758
Drive 119 km
1. Drive from Kovalam to Tenkasicar 119 km
1h 52m
₹1,339–1,934
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kovalam to Tenkasitaxi 119 km
1h 52m
₹2,800–3,400

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Tenkasi, India?

You can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Tenkasi Jn via Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kollam Jn in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Thenkasi via Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal, Kottarakara, and Kottakkara in around 5h 32m.

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