There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Kochi to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹170 - ₹250 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kollam is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Kochi and Kollam is 141 km. The road distance is 135.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,300.
The train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Kochi to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kollam is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹170 - ₹250 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–250 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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 to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kollam is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kochi to Kollam.
There are 746+ hotels available in Kollam.