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 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16102 / ...
5h 43m₹277–2,154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
7h₹220–373Drive 148 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Tenkasicar 148 km
2h 22m₹1,448–2,092Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Tenkasitaxi 148 km
2h 22m₹3,400–4,200Train via Kayamkulam
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Tenkasi Jntrain 16328 / ...
6h 43m₹272–2,242
Alappuzha to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹380 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
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 7h.
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 43m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Tenkasi is 185 km. The road distance is 148 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Tenkasi without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 43m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹380 and takes 7h.
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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Thenkasi via Kollam in around 7h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,200
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Booking & Getting There
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 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Alappuzha to Tenkasi.
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