There are 5 ways to get from Thenmala to Cherthala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thenmala to Kollam
- Take the bus from Kollam to Chertala
4h₹199–362Train via Kollam
- Take the train from Tenmalai to Kollam Jn16101 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Cherthala12076 / ...
5h 1m₹271–2,202Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Thenmala to Cherthala139.6 km
2h 2m₹1,460–2,109Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thenmala to Cherthala139.6 km
2h 2m₹2,600–3,100Train
- Take the train from Tenmalai to Ernakulam Jn16362
7h 37m₹233–1,552
Thenmala to Cherthala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thenmala to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹370 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Thenmala to Cherthala is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thenmala to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Thenmala and arriving at Chertala via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Thenmala to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Cherthala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Thenmala and Cherthala is 173 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Thenmala to Cherthala without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₹190 - ₹370.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Thenmala to Cherthala, including transfers.
Thenmala to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenmala station.
Thenmala to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
The best way to get from Thenmala to Cherthala is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₹190 - ₹370. Alternatively, you can train via Kollam, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Thenmala, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a bus from Thenmala to Chertala via Kollam in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tenmalai to Cherthala via Kollam Jn in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenmalai to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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 Kollam Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Tenmalai to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- 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 Thenmala to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,100
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More Questions & Answers
Thenmala to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Thenmala to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thenmala to Cherthala is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Thenmala to Cherthala.
There are 659+ hotels available in Cherthala.







