There are 6 ways to get from Karur to Kollam by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Karur to Maduraibus Karur - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kollambus
7h 28m₹907–2,665Train via Dindigul
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16127 / ...
10h 17m₹394–3,026Drive 372.3 km
- Drive from Karur to Kollamcar 372.3 km
5h 48m₹3,643–5,262Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Kollamtaxi 372.3 km
5h 48m₹6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kollambus
9h 24m₹737–2,210Train
- Take the train from Karur to Erode Jntrain 22667 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12695 / ...
10h 32m₹400–3,101
Karur to Kollam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Kollam is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Kollam is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Kollam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Kollam Jn via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Karur and Kollam is 406 km. The road distance is 372.3 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Kollam without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Karur to Kollam, including transfers.
Karur to Kollam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Kollam is to bus via Madurai which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a bus from Karur to Kollam via Madurai in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karur to Kollam Jn via Dindigul Jn in around 10h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Karur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Erode Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Karur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Kollam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Karur to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Kollam is 372 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Karur to Kollam.
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