There are 5 ways to get from Tenkasi to Cherthala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
5h 5m₹249–478Train
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
6h 36m₹284–2,301Drive 170.2 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Cherthalacar 170.2 km
2h 40m₹1,914–2,765Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Cherthalataxi 170.2 km
2h 40m₹3,900–4,700Train via Kayamkulam
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16791 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
7h 10m₹289–2,313
Tenkasi to Cherthala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹480 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Cherthala is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Chertala via Kollam and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenkasi to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Cherthala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Cherthala is 212 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Cherthala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹240 - ₹480.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Tenkasi to Cherthala, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenkasi station.
Tenkasi to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Cherthala is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹240 - ₹480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a bus from Thenkasi to Chertala via Kollam and Ambalapuzha in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tenkasi Jn to Cherthala via Kollam Jn in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- 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 Kollam Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kayankulam to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thenkasi to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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More Questions & Answers
Tenkasi to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Tenkasi to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Cherthala is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Tenkasi to Cherthala.
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