There are 5 ways to get from Pāla to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Kollam Jntrain 12623 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
6h 52m₹981–3,028Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pala to Erumelibus
- Take the bus from Erumeli to Thenmalabus
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Thenkasibus
7h 9m₹206–433Drive 145.5 km
- Drive from Pāla to Tenkasicar 145.5 km
2h 22m₹1,414–2,043Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pāla to Tenkasitaxi 145.5 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 17m₹239–1,452
Pāla to Tenkasi by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
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 6h 52m.
The distance between Pāla and Tenkasi is 224 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Pāla to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹200 - ₹440 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Pāla, Kerala, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pāla to Tenkasi Jn via Kottayam and Kollam Jn in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pala to Thenkasi via Erumeli and Thenmala in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Chengannur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pala to Erumeli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Erumeli to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenmala to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Pala to Erumeli
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 49+ hotels available in Tenkasi.