There are 4 ways to get from Thenmala to Kochi by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thenmala to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
5h 31m₹946–2,761Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenmalai to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362 / ...
6h 31m₹498–1,812Drive 172 km
- Drive from Thenmala to Kochicar 172 km
2h 31m₹1,926–2,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thenmala to Kochitaxi 172 km
2h 31m₹3,500–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thenmala to Kochi is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Thenmala to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thenmala to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Thenmala and arriving at Cochin via Kollam, Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Thenmala to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Thenmala and Kochi is 216 km. The road distance is 172 km.
The best way to get from Thenmala to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Thenmala to Kochi, including transfers.
Thenmala to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenmala station.
Thenmala to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
The best way to get from Thenmala to Kochi is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Thenmala, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Thenmala to Kochi via Kollam, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Cochin in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tenmalai to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenmalai to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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 Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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Booking & Getting There
Thenmala to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Thenmala to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thenmala to Kochi is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Thenmala to Kochi.
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