There are 6 ways to get from Aluva to Thenmala by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Thenmalataxi
2h 11m₹6,252–14,352Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Tenmalaitrain 16328 / ...
6h 50m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenmalabus
6h 26m₹271–582Drive 184.5 km
- Drive from Aluva to Thenmalacar 184.5 km
2h 43m₹1,963–2,836Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aluva to Thenmalataxi 184.5 km
2h 43m₹3,400–4,100Train via Ernakulam South
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16361
6h 57m₹227–1,560
Aluva to Thenmala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aluva to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹600 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Aluva to Thenmala is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Aluva to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Thenmala via Ernakulam, Chertala and Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aluva and arriving at Tenmalai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Aluva and Thenmala is 281 km. The road distance is 184.5 km.
The best way to get from Aluva to Thenmala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹270 - ₹600.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Aluva to Thenmala, including transfers.
Aluva to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chertala station.
Aluva to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Aluva to Thenmala is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹270 - ₹600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Aluva, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a bus from Aluva to Thenmala via Ernakulam, Chertala, and Kollam in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Tenmalai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chertala to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,100
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 75 59 9 9 90 09
- Website
- taxitel.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Aluva to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Aluva to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluva to Thenmala is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Aluva to Thenmala.
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