There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenmalabus
3h 56m₹132–280Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16102 / ...
4h 18m₹260–1,998Drive 71.5 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Damcar 71.5 km
1h 7m₹805–1,163Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Damtaxi 71.5 km
1h 7m₹1,400–1,700
Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹280 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Thenmala via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tenmalai via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Thenmala Dam is 111 km. The road distance is 71.5 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹130 - ₹280.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹130 - ₹280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Thenmala Dam, India?
You can take a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Thenmala Dam via Kottarakara, Kottakkara, and Thenmala in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thenmala Dam via Kollam Jn and Tenmalai in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,700
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Thenmala Dam.
There are 54+ hotels available in Thenmala Dam.