What is the cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kollam?

The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kollam is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kollam?

The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kollam is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kāraikkudi and Kollam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi 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 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kāraikkudi and Kollam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Kāraikkudi to Kollam?

The distance between Kāraikkudi and Kollam is 351 km. The road distance is 341.6 km.

How do I travel from Kāraikkudi to Kollam without a car?

The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.

How long does it take to get from Kāraikkudi to Kollam?

The train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn takes 9h 10m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Kāraikkudi to Kollam bus from?

Kāraikkudi to Kollam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Kāraikkudi to Kollam train from?

Kāraikkudi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.

Train or bus from Kāraikkudi to Kollam?

The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kollam is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Kāraikkudi to Kollam bus arrive?

Kāraikkudi to Kollam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Kāraikkudi to Kollam train arrive?

Kāraikkudi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.

Can I drive from Kāraikkudi to Kollam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Kollam is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Kollam.

Where can I stay near Kollam?

There are 719+ hotels available in Kollam.

Kāraikkudi to Kollam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16362
9h 10m
₹230–1,800
Bus
1. Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
3. Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollambus
10h 26m
Drive 341.6 km
1. Drive from Kāraikkudi to Kollamcar 341.6 km
5h 24m
₹3,857–5,571
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Kollamtaxi 341.6 km
5h 24m
₹5,500–7,000
Taxi, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
8h 12m
₹10,990–18,703

Kāraikkudi to Kollam by train

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Distance: 351.4 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Kollam via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 10h 26m.

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