There are 6 ways to get from Chettinad to Kollam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollambus
10h 38mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16362
10h 41m₹341–2,654Drive 345.1 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Kollamcar 345.1 km
5h 29m₹3,882–5,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Kollamtaxi 345.1 km
5h 29m₹6,500–8,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
8h 33m₹11,633–19,462Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
9h 27m₹10,786–16,758
Chettinad to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Kollam is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Kollam is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kollam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Chettinad and arriving at Kollam Jn via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
The distance between Chettinad and Kollam is 453 km. The road distance is 345.1 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Chettinad to Kollam, including transfers.
Chettinad to Kollam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chettinad to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kollam is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Kollam via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chettinad to Kollam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chettinad to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Kollam is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Chettinad to Kollam.
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