There are 8 ways to get from Kollam to Ambalathara by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kanhangadtrain 16334 / ...
10h 27m₹888–2,971Bus via Nedumbassery
- Take the bus from Kollam to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kanhangadbus
12h 20m₹1,764–2,242Drive 464 km
- Drive from Kollam to Ambalatharacar 464 km
7h 18m₹5,231–7,556Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Ambalatharataxi 464 km
7h 18m₹7,500–9,500Train to Trivandrum, fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRV - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Kanhangadtrain
7h 25m₹7,400–20,808Bus
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kanhangadbus
12h 55m₹1,544–4,948Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kannur International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane TRV - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Kanhangadtrain
7h 30m₹6,860–18,398Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Kanhangadtrain
9h 11m₹5,756–16,228
Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Ambalathara is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Ambalathara is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Ambalathara. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Kanhangad via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Ambalathara. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Kanhangad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Kollam and Ambalathara is 496 km. The road distance is 464 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Ambalathara without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Kollam to Ambalathara, including transfers.
Kollam to Ambalathara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Ambalathara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Ambalathara is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Nedumbassery, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Ambalathara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Kanhangad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Ambalathara via Angamaly and Kanhangad in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–28,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Mangalore to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Kannur to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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 Kollam Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kannur to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Angamaly to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- Sleeper
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kayamkulam to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹900–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Ambalathara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Kollam to Ambalathara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanhangad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Ambalathara is 464 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Kollam to Ambalathara.
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