There are 8 ways to get from Kātpādi to Kollam by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Krishnagiribus
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Kollambus
10h 52m₹1,662–5,665Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12623 / ...
12h 22m₹370–2,900Drive 654.8 km
- Drive from Kātpādi to Kollamcar 654.8 km
10h 9m₹7,389–10,672Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
8h 15m₹6,415–13,200Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
10h 33m₹4,907–12,317Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
11h 25mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kollambus
10h 23m₹6,354–12,190Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus
10h 13m₹6,404–12,680
Kātpādi to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kātpādi to Kollam is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kātpādi to Kollam is to train and fly which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kātpādi to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kollam via Krishnagiri and Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Kātpādi and Kollam is 724 km. The road distance is 654.8 km.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Kātpādi to Kollam, including transfers.
Kātpādi to Kollam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Katpadi Tamil Nadu station.
Kātpādi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Kollam is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Kollam via Krishnagiri and Salem in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Kollam Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Katpadi Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹750–1,300
Bus from Coimbatore to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Edapally to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
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More Questions & Answers
Kātpādi to Kollam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Krishnagiri station.
Kātpādi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kātpādi to Kollam is 655 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Kātpādi to Kollam.
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