There are 4 ways to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16362
9h 10m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollambus
10h 30mDrive 344.7 km
- Drive from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollamcar 344.7 km
5h 28m₹3,883–5,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollamtaxi 344.7 km
5h 28m₹5,500–7,000
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikkudi Junction Station 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 30m.
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.
The distance between Karaikkudi Junction Station and Kollam is 351 km. The road distance is 344.7 km.
The best way to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn takes 9h 10m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Karaikkudi Junction Station, 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 Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 10h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Kollam.
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