There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Chelakkara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Thissur
best- Take the bus from Kollam to Thissurbus
4h 37m₹1,219–2,752Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain 12076 / ...
4h 44m₹459–1,832Drive 240.7 km
- Drive from Kollam to Chelakkaracar 240.7 km
3h 34m₹2,335–3,372Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Chelakkarataxi 240.7 km
3h 34m₹4,000–4,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Vadakkancherybus
7h 19m₹790–1,479
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Chelakkara is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Chelakkara is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Chelakkara. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Thissur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Chelakkara. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Shoranur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Kollam and Chelakkara is 248 km. The road distance is 240.7 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Chelakkara without a car is to bus via Thissur which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kollam to Chelakkara, including transfers.
Kollam to Chelakkara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Chelakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Chelakkara is to bus via Thissur which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Chelakkara, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Thissur once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹310–900
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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 Chelakkara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thissur station.
Kollam to Chelakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Chelakkara is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Kollam to Chelakkara.
There are 407+ hotels available in Chelakkara.