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How to get fromChennai to Kollamby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kollam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kollamtaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    ₹8,530–13,838

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kollam Jntrain train 12623 / ...
    14h 15m
    ₹420–3,200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kollambus bus
    15h 36m
    ₹1,012–3,046

  4. Drive  713.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kollamcar car 713.7 km
    10h 54m
    ₹7,976–11,521

  5. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain train
    6h
    ₹7,450–16,538

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kollam Jntrain train
    10h 23m
    ₹5,600–14,358

  7. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jntrain train
    11h 9m
    ₹7,820–17,288

  8. Bus via Rajapalayam

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Rajapalayambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kollambus bus
    16h 25m

Chennai to Kollam by train

Calendar23Weekly Trains
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kollam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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