There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
5h 15m₹277–2,153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
5h 37m₹219–373Drive 154.4 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Tenkasicar 154.4 km
2h 20m₹1,674–2,418Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Tenkasitaxi 154.4 km
2h 20m₹3,600–4,300Train via Kayamkulam
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328 / ...
6h 52m₹272–2,242
Alappuzha to Tenkasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹380 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Thenkasi via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
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 185 km. The road distance is 154.4 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha 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 train which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹380 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Tenkasi, India?
You can take a train from Alappuzha to Tenkasi Jn via Kollam Jn in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Thenkasi via Kollam in around 5h 37m.
- 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
Train from Alappuzha to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kayankulam to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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 20m to drive from Alappuzha to Tenkasi.
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