There are 4 ways to get from Tenkasi to Kollam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Kollam, Keralabus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Kollam, Kerala
3h₹120–200Train
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
4h 5m₹140–1,100Drive 103.1 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Kollamcar 103.1 km
1h 39m₹1,177–1,699Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Kollamtaxi 103.1 km
1h 39m₹2,400–3,000
Tenkasi to Kollam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹200 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Kollam is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kollam, Kerala. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Kollam is 100 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs ₹120 - ₹200.
The bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Kollam, Kerala takes 3h including transfers and departs four times a day.
Tenkasi to Kollam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Tenkasi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kollam is to bus which takes 3h and costs ₹120 - ₹200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Kollam, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Kollam, Kerala every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Kollam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–3,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tenkasi to Kollam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kollam, Kerala station.
Tenkasi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Kollam is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Tenkasi to Kollam.
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