There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kollam by bus, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
6h 39m₹5,223–12,407Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kollam Jntrain 16315
14h 35m₹380–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kollambus
12h 39m₹750–2,500Drive 605.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kollamcar 605.3 km
9h 1m₹6,875–9,930Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain
8h 58m₹4,127–11,207Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kollam Jntrain
10h 56m₹5,642–9,607Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jntrain
12h 2m₹7,862–18,537Bus via Rajarajeshwari Nagar
- Take the bus from Rajeshwari Nagar to Kollambus
16h 36m₹835–1,749
Bengaluru to Kollam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kollam is to bus via Rajarajeshwari Nagar which costs ₹800 - ₹1,800 and takes 16h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kollam is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanthi Nagar and arriving at Kollam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 35m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kollam is 646 km. The road distance is 605.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Bengaluru to Kollam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Shanthi Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kollam is to bus which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kollam, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kollam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,500 and the journey takes 12h 39m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Kollam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Bangalore Cant to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Bengaluru to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kollam is 605 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Bengaluru to Kollam.
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