There are 5 ways to get from Chottanikkara to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tripunitura to Kollam Jntrain 16301 / ...
2h 43m₹448–1,640Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
3h 28m₹644–1,040Drive 138.5 km
- Drive from Chottanikkara to Kollamcar 138.5 km
2h 9m₹1,573–2,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chottanikkara to Kollamtaxi 138.5 km
2h 9m₹2,900–3,500Bus via Ernakulam
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollam Chinnakadabus
3h 33m₹940–2,461
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chottanikkara to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chottanikkara to Kollam is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chottanikkara to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chottanikkara to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Tripunitura and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Chottanikkara and Kollam is 152 km. The road distance is 138.5 km.
The best way to get from Chottanikkara to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Chottanikkara to Kollam, including transfers.
Chottanikkara to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Chottanikkara to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tripunitura station.
The best way to get from Chottanikkara to Kollam is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Chottanikkara, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tripunitura to Kollam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–480 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tripunitura to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- 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 Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹290–480
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chottanikkara to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Chottanikkara to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chottanikkara to Kollam is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Chottanikkara to Kollam.
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