There are 5 ways to get from Cherthala to Thenmala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Kollam Jntrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16102 / ...
4h 41m₹276–2,120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chertala to Karunagapallibus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenmalabus
4h 48m₹203–436Drive 139.7 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Thenmalacar 139.7 km
2h 2m₹1,512–2,183Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Thenmalataxi 139.7 km
2h 2m₹2,600–3,100Train via Kayamkulam
- Take the train from Cherthala to Kayankulamtrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Tenmalaitrain 16328 / ...
5h 42m₹271–2,208
Cherthala to Thenmala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹440 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Thenmala is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Thenmala via Karunagapalli and Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Tenmalai via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Cherthala and Thenmala is 173 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Thenmala without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Cherthala to Thenmala, including transfers.
Cherthala to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chertala station.
Cherthala to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Thenmala is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹200 - ₹440 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a train from Cherthala to Tenmalai via Kollam Jn in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chertala to Thenmala via Karunagapalli and Kollam in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Cherthala to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kayankulam to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chertala to Karunagapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- 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
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,100
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
Cherthala to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Karunagapalli station.
Cherthala to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Thenmala is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cherthala to Thenmala.
There are 32+ hotels available in Thenmala.