There are 5 ways to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Thiruvananthapuram
best- Take the train from Arumuganeri to Tirunelvelitrain
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
6h 34m₹728–3,676Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jntrain 16791
9h 6m₹217–2,109Bus
- 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 30m₹1,890–5,724Drive 216.7 km
- Drive from Kayalpattinam to Kollamcar 216.7 km
3h 27m₹2,108–3,045Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayalpattinam to Kollamtaxi 216.7 km
3h 27m₹4,900–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
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 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kayalpattinam to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Arumuganeri and arriving at Kollam Jn via Tirunelveli and Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
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 34m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 Arumuganeri station.
The best way to get from Kayalpattinam to Kollam is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹6,000 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Kayalpattinam, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kayalpattinam to Kollam Jn via Arumuganeri, Tirunelveli, and Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kayalpattinam to Kollam via Tuticorin, Valliyur, Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, and Kaniyapuram in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arumuganeri to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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 Tuti Melur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kayalpattinam to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹27–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
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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