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There are 9 ways to get from Karaikal to Kollam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kollam Jntrain train 16362
    14h 33m
    ₹413–3,172

  2. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kollambus bus
    15h 35m

  3. Drive 516.2 km

    1. Drive from Karaikal to Kollamcar car 516.2 km
    8h 5m
    ₹5,807–8,387

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Kollamtaxi taxi 516.2 km
    8h 5m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Manjattidaltrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane TRZ - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    11h 8m
    ₹10,809–16,929

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
    2. Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollambus bus
    15h 58m

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    11h 47m
    ₹5,982–13,221

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus bus
    14h 56m

  9. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus bus
    13h 45m
    ₹5,971–12,701

Karaikal to Kollam by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 33m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Kollam via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam in around 15h 35m.

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