There are 9 ways to get from Kollam to Arakkonam by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Trivandrum, fly, train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
7h 3m₹7,170–14,998Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Arakkonamtrain 12696 / ...
14h 10m₹390–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Arakonambus
17h 5m₹605–1,298Drive 682.4 km
- Drive from Kollam to Arakkonamcar 682.4 km
10h 57m₹7,693–11,112Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Arakkonamtaxi 682.4 km
10h 57m₹11,000–14,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
7h 32m₹10,120–15,676Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
8h 49m₹5,466–11,328Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
10h 57m₹5,902–11,808Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
11h 13m₹8,436–21,494
Kollam to Arakkonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Arakkonam is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 17h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Arakkonam is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Arakonam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Arakkonam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Kollam and Arakkonam is 770 km. The road distance is 682.4 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Arakkonam without a car is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Kollam to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Kollam to Arakkonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Arakkonam is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 17h 5m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Arakkonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Arakkonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Arakonam via Madurai in around 17h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- 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 Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- 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 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 Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- 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 Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- 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 Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai to Arakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–14,000
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
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 Arakkonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Kollam to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Arakkonam is 682 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Kollam to Arakkonam.
There are six+ hotels available in Arakkonam.











