There are 3 ways to get from Kollam to Kāraikudi by train, car, or taxi
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Kollam to Kāraikudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Kāraikudi is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Kāraikudi is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Kollam and Kāraikudi is 351 km. The road distance is 333.8 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kāraikudi without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn takes 8h 10m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Kollam to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
Kollam to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Kāraikudi is 334 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Kollam to Kāraikudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikudi.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Kāraikudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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