There are 5 ways to get from Tenkasi to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
6h 42m₹692–2,448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362
7h 48m₹200–1,600Drive 202.1 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Kochicar 202.1 km
3h 8m₹2,268–3,276Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Kochitaxi 202.1 km
3h 8m₹4,600–5,500Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
4h 46m₹7,765–16,263
Tenkasi to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Kochi is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Kochi is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Cochin via Kollam, Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Kochi is 247 km. The road distance is 202.1 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Tenkasi to Kochi, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenkasi station.
Tenkasi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kochi is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Thenkasi to Cochin via Kollam, Ambalapuzha, and Alappuzha in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 7h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Tenkasi to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Tenkasi to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Kochi is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Tenkasi to Kochi.
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