There are 5 ways to get from Pāla to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pala to Erumelibus
- Take the bus from Erumeli to Thenmalabus
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Thenkasibus
7h 9m₹206–433Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Kollam Jntrain 17230 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
7h 31m₹981–3,028Drive 144.8 km
- Drive from Pāla to Tenkasicar 144.8 km
2h 22m₹1,636–2,363Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pāla to Tenkasitaxi 144.8 km
2h 22m₹3,400–4,100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328 / ...
10h 24m₹239–1,452
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pāla to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹440 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Pāla to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Pāla to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Pala and arriving at Thenkasi via Erumeli and Thenmala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Pāla to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Pāla and Tenkasi is 174 km. The road distance is 144.8 km.
The best way to get from Pāla to Tenkasi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹200 - ₹440.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Pāla to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Pāla to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pala station.
Pāla to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Pāla to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹200 - ₹440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Pāla, Kerala, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a bus from Pala to Thenkasi via Erumeli and Thenmala in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pāla to Tenkasi Jn via Kottayam and Kollam Jn in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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
Train from Chengannur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Pala to Erumeli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Erumeli to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Thenmala to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- keralalines.com
Bus from Pala to Erumeli
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.keralalines.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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More Questions & Answers
Pāla to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Erumeli station.
Pāla to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pāla to Tenkasi is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Pāla to Tenkasi.
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