There are 5 ways to get from Karakonam to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 16366 train, train
best- Take the train from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16366
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 16606 / ...
2h 8m₹505–2,213Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parassala to Kollam Jntrain 16366 / ...
3h 41m₹413–1,423Bus
- Take the bus from Udayankulangara to Thampanoorbus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kollambus
2h 15m₹1,657–3,082Drive 96.6 km
- Drive from Karakonam to Kollamcar 96.6 km
1h 40m₹1,092–1,577Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karakonam to Kollamtaxi 96.6 km
1h 40m₹1,800–2,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karakonam to Kollam is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Karakonam to Kollam is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Karakonam to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Udayankulangara and arriving at Kollam via Trivandrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Karakonam to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha and arriving at Kollam Jn via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Karakonam and Kollam is 93 km. The road distance is 96.6 km.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Kollam without a car is to line 16366 train and train which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Karakonam to Kollam, including transfers.
Karakonam to Kollam bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Udayankulangara station.
Karakonam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha station.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Kollam is to line 16366 train and train which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,100 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Karakonam, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karakonam to Kollam Jn via Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha and Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karakonam to Kollam via Udayankulangara, Thampanoor, and Trivandrum in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 Parassala to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Udayankulangara to Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,600
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Karakonam to Kollam bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Thampanoor station.
Karakonam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karakonam to Kollam is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Karakonam to Kollam.
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