There are 7 ways to get from Kollam to Arākulam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Podanur Jn
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Podanur Jntrain 12698 / ...
6h 57m₹932–2,658Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tiruppurtrain 16316 / ...
8h 22m₹853–2,663Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Coimbatorebus
7h 59m₹1,562–3,050Drive 337.4 km
- Drive from Kollam to Arākulamcar 337.4 km
5h 2m₹3,801–5,489Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Arākulamtaxi 337.4 km
5h 2m₹6,000–8,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRV - CJB
7h 29m₹11,080–18,298Bus via Nedumbassery
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus
8h 20m₹1,022–1,887
Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Arākulam is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Arākulam is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Arākulam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Coimbatore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Arākulam. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Podanur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Kollam and Arākulam is 370 km. The road distance is 337.4 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Arākulam without a car is to train via Podanur Jn which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Kollam to Arākulam, including transfers.
Kollam to Arākulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Arākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Arākulam is to train via Podanur Jn which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Arākulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Podanur Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 26m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Coimbatore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–23,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Kollam Jn to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Arākulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Kollam to Arākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Podanur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Arākulam is 337 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Kollam to Arākulam.
There are 20+ hotels available in Arākulam.