There are 5 ways to get from Vaikom to Tenkasi by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
6h 39m₹839–2,961Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vaikom to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
6h 45m₹240–395Drive 168.1 km
- Drive from Vaikom to Tenkasicar 168.1 km
2h 41m₹1,629–2,353Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vaikom to Tenkasitaxi 168.1 km
2h 41m₹3,900–4,700Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vaikom to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328 / ...
8h 45m₹256–1,470
Vaikom to Tenkasi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaikom to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹400 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vaikom to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaikom to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Vaikom and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaikom to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Vaikom and Tenkasi is 229 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Vaikom to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Vaikom to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vaikom station.
Vaikom to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Tenkasi is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹400 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Vaikom, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Vaikom to Tenkasi Jn via Cherthala and Kollam Jn in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vaikom to Thenkasi via Kottakkara in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- 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
Train from Chengannur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vaikom to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vaikom to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vaikom to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Vaikom to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaikom to Tenkasi is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Vaikom to Tenkasi.
There are 49+ hotels available in Tenkasi.