There are 8 ways to get from Vatakara to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vadakara to Kozhikkodetrain
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 54m₹493–3,850Train via Thrissur
cheapest- Take the train from Vadakara to Thrisurtrain 12081 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328 / ...
14h 6m₹388–3,079Bus
- Take the bus from Vadakara to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
13h 40m₹559–1,719Drive 417.7 km
- Drive from Vatakara to Tenkasicar 417.7 km
6h 34m₹4,699–6,787Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vatakara to Tenkasitaxi 417.7 km
6h 34m₹9,000–12,000Taxi, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the taxi from Vatakara to Kannur International Airport (CNN)taxi
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CNN - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
8h 49m₹5,202–15,533Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Vadakara to Kozhikodebus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus
16h 30mTaxi, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Vatakara to Kannur International Airport (CNN)taxi
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 35m₹5,406–15,833
Vatakara to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vatakara to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,800 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Vatakara to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vatakara to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Vadakara and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Vatakara to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Vadakara and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Kozhikkode and Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Vatakara and Tenkasi is 482 km. The road distance is 417.7 km.
The best way to get from Vatakara to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Vatakara to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Vatakara to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vadakara station.
Vatakara to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vadakara station.
The best way to get from Vatakara to Tenkasi is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,800 and takes 13h 40m.
What companies run services between Vatakara, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Vadakara to Tenkasi Jn via Kozhikkode and Kollam Jn in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vadakara to Thenkasi via Kottakkara in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–25,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vadakara to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kozhikkode to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vadakara to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thrisur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Vadakara to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,600
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹550–1,600
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Vadakara to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Vatakara to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Vatakara to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kozhikkode station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vatakara to Tenkasi is 418 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Vatakara to Tenkasi.
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