There are 6 ways to get from Thenmala to Ernākulam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Thenmala to Kottakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Ernakulam Towntrain
5h 33m₹235–1,347Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thenmala to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ernakulambus
6h 3m₹178–411Train
- Take the train from Tenmalai to Ernakulam Towntrain 16327 / ...
7h 12m₹180–1,500Drive 174 km
- Drive from Thenmala to Ernākulamcar 174 km
2h 37m₹1,688–2,438Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thenmala to Ernākulamtaxi 174 km
2h 37m₹3,600–4,300Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Peroorkadabus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
4h 3m₹7,836–17,749
Thenmala to Ernākulam by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thenmala to Ernākulam is to bus which costs ₹170 - ₹420 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Thenmala to Ernākulam is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thenmala to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Thenmala and arriving at Ernakulam via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Ernakulam Town. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Thenmala and Ernākulam is 178 km. The road distance is 174 km.
The best way to get from Thenmala to Ernākulam without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Thenmala to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Thenmala to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenmala station.
Thenmala to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
The best way to get from Thenmala to Ernākulam is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹170 - ₹420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Thenmala, India and Ernākulam, India?
You can take a bus from Thenmala to Ernakulam via Kollam in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tenmalai to Ernakulam Town twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 7h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tenmalai to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenmala to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenmala to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–260
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenmala to Peroorkada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Emerald Travels
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Emerald Travels
- Website
- Kerala Express
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kerala Express
- Website
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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Booking & Getting There
Thenmala to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Thenmala to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thenmala to Ernākulam is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Thenmala to Ernākulam.
There are 1406+ hotels available in Ernākulam.