There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Cherai Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
3h 13m₹864–2,102Bus via Ernakulam
cheapest- Take the bus from Kollam to Ernakulambus
5h 18m₹426–711Drive 166.3 km
- Drive from Kollam to Cherai Beachcar 166.3 km
2h 33m₹1,875–2,708Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Cherai Beachtaxi 166.3 km
2h 33m₹3,400–4,100Train via Paravoor North
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 20632 / ...
3h 26m₹478–1,672Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Paravoor Northbus
5h 19m₹488–625
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Cherai Beach is to bus via Ernakulam which costs ₹420 - ₹750 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Cherai Beach is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Paravoor North via Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Kollam and Cherai Beach is 184 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Cherai Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Kollam to Cherai Beach, including transfers.
Kollam to Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Cherai Beach is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Ernakulam, which costs ₹420 - ₹750 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Cherai Beach, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Town hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Ernakulam hourly. Tickets cost ₹100–260 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–260
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Paravoor North
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Kollam to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Cherai Beach is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kollam to Cherai Beach.
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