There are 5 ways to get from Tenkasi to Kollam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Courtallam
best- Take the bus from Courtallam to Kollambus
1h 47m₹664–1,118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Kollambus
3h 20m₹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₹1,156–1,669Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Kollamtaxi 103.1 km
1h 39m₹2,400–3,000
Tenkasi to Kollam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹200 and takes 3h 20m.
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 Thenkasi and arriving at Kollam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
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 108 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kollam without a car is to bus via Courtallam which takes 1h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Tenkasi to Kollam, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Kollam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Courtallam 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 via Courtallam which takes 1h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Kollam, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Courtallam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–700 and the journey takes 1h 42m. 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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Courtallam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenkasi to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–3,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tenkasi to Kollam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kollam 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.
There are 748+ hotels available in Kollam.