There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Edakkal Caves by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain
- Take the taxi from Nilambur Road to Edakkal Cavestaxi
7h 3m₹2,028–4,707Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thrisurtrain 20632 / ...
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Sultan Batherybus
7h 51m₹746–2,126Drive 379.4 km
- Drive from Kollam to Edakkal Cavescar 379.4 km
6h 6m₹4,277–6,178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Edakkal Cavestaxi 379.4 km
6h 6m₹9,000–12,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Sultan Batherybus
9h 14m₹846–1,481Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Kollam Town to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Sultan Batherybus
9h 57m₹1,225–2,760
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Edakkal Caves is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Edakkal Caves is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Edakkal Caves. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Sultan Bathery via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Kollam and Edakkal Caves is 385 km. The road distance is 379.4 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Edakkal Caves without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Kollam to Edakkal Caves, including transfers.
Kollam to Edakkal Caves bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Edakkal Caves bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Sultan Bathery station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Edakkal Caves is 379 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Kollam to Edakkal Caves.
There are 525+ hotels available in Edakkal Caves.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Edakkal Caves, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Sultan Bathery 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹500–1,100 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thrissur to Sultan Bathery
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Sultan Bathery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,100
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹550–1,100
Bus from Thrissur to Sultan Bathery
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kollam Town to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–12,000
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
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