There are 4 ways to get from Cherthala to Thenmala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chertala to Kollam
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenmala
4h 53m₹205–364Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalai16361
7h 31m₹225–1,617Drive 139.7 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Thenmala139.7 km
2h 2m₹1,457–2,105Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Thenmala139.7 km
2h 2m₹2,600–3,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹370 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Thenmala is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Thenmala via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Cherthala and Thenmala is 174 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Thenmala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹200 - ₹370.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cherthala to Thenmala, including transfers.
Cherthala to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chertala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Thenmala is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹200 - ₹370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 31m.
Cherthala to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Thenmala is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cherthala to Thenmala.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a bus from Chertala to Thenmala via Kollam in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalai twice a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 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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