There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kollam
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kollam
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
5h 9m₹219–450Train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jn16102 / ...
5h 15m₹277–2,153Drive 154.4 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Tenkasi154.4 km
2h 19m₹1,636–2,362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Tenkasi154.4 km
2h 19m₹3,600–4,300Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Tenkasi736Ud
9h 40m₹352–768
Alappuzha to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi is to bus via Kollam which costs ₹210 - ₹450 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Thenkasi via Ambalapuzha and Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Tenkasi is 189 km. The road distance is 154.4 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi without a car is to bus via Kollam which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹210 - ₹450.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi is to bus via Kollam which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹210 - ₹450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Thenkasi via Ambalapuzha and Kollam in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Ernakulam to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–550
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Alappuzha to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Tenkasi is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Alappuzha to Tenkasi.
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