There are 7 ways to get from Cuddalore to Kollam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Madurai Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
14h 6m₹438–3,401Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kollambus
14h 53m₹746–2,091Drive 569.4 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Kollamcar 569.4 km
8h 49m₹6,467–9,341Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Kollamtaxi 569.4 km
8h 49m₹9,000–12,000Fly from Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
9h 45m₹11,643–27,702Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Kollambus
17h 45mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
8h 39m₹6,423–16,279
Cuddalore to Kollam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Kollam is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Kollam is to train and fly which takes 8h 39m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore and arriving at Kollam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Kollam Jn via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Kollam is 622 km. The road distance is 569.4 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 14h 6m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 14h 6m to get from Cuddalore to Kollam, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Kollam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Cuddalore station.
Cuddalore to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kollam is to train which takes 14h 6m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,100 and takes 14h 53m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kollam Jn via Madurai Jn in around 14h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuddalore to Kollam via Madurai in around 14h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cuddalore to Kollam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Cuddalore to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Kollam is 569 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Cuddalore to Kollam.
There are 760+ hotels available in Kollam.