There are 8 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
3h 39m₹5,330–13,662Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Kollam Jntrain 16128 / ...
4h 16m₹220–1,360Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
3h 42m₹610–2,060Train via Ernakulam South
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
3h 42m₹255–1,420Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Kollam164.5 km
2h 35mDrive 164.5 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollamcar 164.5 km
2h 35m₹1,847–2,668Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollamtaxi 164.5 km
2h 35m₹3,500–4,300Bus via Aluva
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
5h 51m₹240–610
Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam is to bus via Aluva which costs ₹240 - ₹650 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Kollam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Kollam Jn via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Kollam is 264 km. The road distance is 164.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train via Ernakulam South, which costs ₹250 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Kollam, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Aluva to Kollam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Aluva to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹320–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kollam.
There are 726+ hotels available in Kollam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Kollam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.