There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Anaimalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Anaimalai Roadtrain 16731
7h 50m₹535–2,882Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Pollachibus
8h 10m₹780–1,103Drive 292.1 km
- Drive from Kollam to Anaimalaicar 292.1 km
4h 20m₹3,271–4,724Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Anaimalaitaxi 292.1 km
4h 20m₹6,500–8,000Bus via Alappuzha
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Pollachibus
8h 14m₹772–1,367
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Anaimalai is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Anaimalai is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Pollachi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Anaimalai Road via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Kollam and Anaimalai is 350 km. The road distance is 292.1 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Anaimalai without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Kollam to Anaimalai, including transfers.
Kollam to Anaimalai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Anaimalai is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Anaimalai, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Kollam Jn to Anaimalai via Palakkad and Anaimalai Road in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Pollachi once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–650 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Palakkad to Anaimalai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Anaimalai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Pollachi station.
Kollam to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Anaimalai is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Kollam to Anaimalai.
There are 50+ hotels available in Anaimalai.