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There are 8 ways to get from Kollam to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    4h 29m
    ₹8,627–13,792

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Peramburtrain train 12624 / ...
    14h 58m
    ₹420–3,200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Koyembedu Omni Bus standbus bus
    14h 34m
    ₹1,024–3,102

  4. Drive  708 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Chennaicar car 708 km
    11h 5m
    ₹6,927–10,005

  5. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    5h 33m
    ₹7,459–15,538

  6. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    9h 53m
    ₹8,321–16,252

  7. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    10h 8m
    ₹5,604–12,231

  8. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    19h 12m
    ₹1,220–2,233

Kollam to Chennai by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Kollam, India and Chennai, India?

Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Koyembedu Omni Bus stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 14h 58m.

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