There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Colachel by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Eranieltrain 06427 / ...
3h 1m₹540–1,614Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Attingalbus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Centralbus
3h 6m₹612–889Drive 123 km
- Drive from Kollam to Colachelcar 123 km
2h 1m₹1,382–1,997Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Colacheltaxi 123 km
2h 1m₹2,900–3,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Colachel is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹900 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Colachel is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Trivandrum Central via Attingal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Kollam and Colachel is 125 km. The road distance is 123 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Colachel without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Kollam to Colachel, including transfers.
Kollam to Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Colachel is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹900 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Colachel, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Eraniel every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Colachel via Attingal, Attingal, and Trivandrum Central in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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 Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Attingal station.
Kollam to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Colachel is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kollam to Colachel.
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