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

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

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    5h 18m
    ₹5,764–11,492

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kollam Jntrain train 12623 / ...
    14h 7m
    ₹420–3,200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kollambus bus
    15h 36m
    ₹962–3,046

  4. Drive 713.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kollamcar car 713.7 km
    10h 54m
    ₹8,024–11,590

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus bus
    8h 27m

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kollambus bus
    7h 26m
    ₹6,203–10,982

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus bus
    7h 16m
    ₹5,753–10,972

  8. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Kollambus bus
    20h 5m

Chennai to Kollam by train

Calendar23Weekly Trains
Duration14h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 700.9 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 7m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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