There are 4 ways to get from Pāla to Thenmala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pala to Rannybus
- Take the bus from Ranny to Thenmalabus
4h 26m₹160–313Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Kollam Jntrain 12623 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16102 / ...
5h 7m₹971–2,928Drive 120.5 km
- Drive from Pāla to Thenmalacar 120.5 km
1h 46m₹1,363–1,969Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pāla to Thenmalataxi 120.5 km
1h 46m₹2,500–3,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pāla to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹320 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Pāla to Thenmala is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pāla to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Pala and arriving at Thenmala via Ranny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Pāla to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Tenmalai via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Pāla and Thenmala is 136 km. The road distance is 120.5 km.
The best way to get from Pāla to Thenmala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹160 - ₹320.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Pāla to Thenmala, including transfers.
Pāla to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pala station.
Pāla to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Pāla to Thenmala is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹160 - ₹320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Pāla, Kerala, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a bus from Pala to Thenmala via Ranny in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pāla to Tenmalai via Kottayam and Kollam Jn in around 5h 7m.
- 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 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 Pala to Ranny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ranny to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
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Booking & Getting There
Pāla to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ranny station.
Pāla to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pāla to Thenmala is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Pāla to Thenmala.
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