There are 5 ways to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thiruvananthapuram
best- Take the train from Kayalpattinam to Tirunelvelitrain
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
6h 47m₹695–3,636Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kayalpattinam to Tirunelvelitrain 06405 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kollam Jntrain 16127 / ...
7h 18m₹585–2,736Bus
- Take the bus from Kayalpattinam to Tuticorinbus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
7h 33m₹1,890–5,724Drive 216.7 km
- Drive from Kayalpattinam to Kollamcar 216.7 km
3h 27m₹2,443–3,529Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayalpattinam to Kollamtaxi 216.7 km
3h 27m₹4,900–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kayalpattinam to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Kayalpattinam and arriving at Kollam via Tuticorin, Valliyur, Kazhakkottam and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kayalpattinam to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Kayalpattinam and arriving at Kollam Jn via Tirunelveli and Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Kayalpattinam and Kollam is 265 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.
The best way to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam without a car is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam, including transfers.
Kayalpattinam to Kollam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kayalpattinam station.
Kayalpattinam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kayalpattinam station.
The best way to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹6,000 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Kayalpattinam, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kayalpattinam to Kollam Jn via Kayalpattinam, Tirunelveli, and Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kayalpattinam to Kollam via Tuticorin, Valliyur, Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, and Kaniyapuram in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kayalpattinam to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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 Kayalpattinam to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kayalpattinam to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹27–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kayalpattinam to Kollam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Kayalpattinam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayalpattinam to Kollam is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Kayalpattinam to Kollam.
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