There are 5 ways to get from Karakonam to Kollam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Udayankulangara to Thampanoorbus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kollambus
2h 15m₹1,657–3,082Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parassala to Kollam Jntrain 06426 / ...
3h 13m₹413–1,423Line 06426 train, train
- Take the train from Parassala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06426 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
2h 29m₹513–2,273Drive 96.5 km
- Drive from Karakonam to Kollamcar 96.5 km
1h 40m₹1,085–1,568Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karakonam to Kollamtaxi 96.5 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 13m.
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 Parassala and arriving at Kollam Jn via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Karakonam and Kollam is 104 km. The road distance is 96.5 km.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 2h 15m 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 Parassala station.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Kollam is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can line 06426 train and train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Karakonam, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karakonam to Kollam via Udayankulangara, Thampanoor, and Trivandrum in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karakonam to Kollam Jn via Parassala and Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Parassala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Karakonam to Kollam.
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