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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Kāraikudi to Kollam is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kāraikudi and Kollam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikudi 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 29m.

Is there a direct train between Kāraikudi 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 Kāraikudi to Kollam?

The distance between Kāraikudi and Kollam is 351 km. The road distance is 343 km.

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

The best way to get from Kāraikudi 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 Kāraikudi 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 Kāraikudi to Kollam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kāraikudi to Kollam train from?

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

Train or bus from Kāraikudi to Kollam?

The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Kollam is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Kāraikudi to Kollam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kāraikudi to Kollam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kāraikudi to Kollam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikudi to Kollam is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Kāraikudi to Kollam.

Where can I stay near Kollam?

There are 722+ hotels available in Kollam.

Kāraikudi 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 29m
Drive 343 km
1. Drive from Kāraikudi to Kollamcar 343 km
5h 26m
₹3,871–5,591
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kāraikudi to Kollamtaxi 343 km
5h 26m
₹5,500–7,000
Taxi, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Kāraikudi 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 14m
₹11,009–21,725

Kāraikudi to Kollam by train

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Distance: 351.4 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Kāraikudi, 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 Kāraikudi to Kollam via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 10h 29m.

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